AVIAN INFLUENZA FOUND NEAR CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE

Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire now confirmed as highly pathogenic. Following a risk assessment a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu

Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) at a premises near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire