Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
23 February 2025
Bird flu: second premises near Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/07) updated
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in backyard poultry on 25 January 2025.Change made:
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a second premises near Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/07), the 3 km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.Time updated:
7:54pm, 22 February 2025Bird flu: premises near Skegness, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/10) updated
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 28 January 2025.Change made:
Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around premises near Skegness, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/10), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.Time updated:
8:09pm, 22 February 2025Bird flu: near Braunton, North Devon, Devon (AIV 2025/11) updated
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 30 January 2025.Change made:
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Braunton, North Devon, Devon (AIV 2025/11), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.Time updated:
8:18pm, 22 February 2025Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
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Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.Change made:
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/07), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around premises near Skegness, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/10), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Braunton, North Devon, Devon (AIV 2025/11), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.