A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in a backyard flock of captive birds near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures is now in place in England and Wales 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.​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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