Following the suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza with rapidly increasing mortality in commercial poultry at a premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk, 3km and 10km temporary control zones (TCZs) have been put in place pending further testing.

The birds on the suspect premises will be humanely culled. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.​UK.

Please also check GOV.UK for the latest information.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.

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