Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a third large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.UK for further information about this case.

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.

Reminder on-farm slaughtering: All registered operators of on-farm slaughter facilities must apply to APHA for a designation if your premises falls into an avian influenza 3km Protection Zone (PZ) or 3km Surveillance Zone (SZ), or if the facility is slaughtering birds that originate from a PZ or SZ. Further information is available on GOV.UK.

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