Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Welshpool, Powys. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone are in place around the premises. The Surveillance Zone extends into England. Please check GOV.WALES and GOV.UK for further information.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures is now in place across of England and an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures, any regional housing measures/Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions 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.WALES and GOV.UK.

Please also check GOV.WALES and GOV.UK and 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.WALES and GOV.UK.

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