Update Dec 31st: Several further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK: https://www.go...

Housing Order  New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza across England, Scotland, Wales and N...

Update 30th Nov: Several avian influenza cases have been confirmed. Please check GOV.​UK and GOV.WALES for the latest information a...

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has come into force across Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 November 2021. This means it is a legal requirem...

Richard Jackson BVMS (Hons) MRCVS, St David’s Poultry Team The winter of 2020/2021 was the worst on record for AI in Europe and the U...

Helen Errington BVMS CertSHP MRCVSWhat is a Housing Order?Housing orders are brought into force by legislation during outbreaks of avian not...

Following the number of Avian Influenza cases that have been seen across the UK, it has been announced that new housing measures to protect ...

Following recent cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) within the Herefordshire area, we have made the decision to temporarily close our Leominster practice base.

Following recent cases of Avian Influenza (AI) within the UK, the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed that an Avian Prevention Zone will be put in place covering the whole of England. This new legislation was brought into effect in England at 5pm yesterday (11th November), with similar protocols also being announced in Scotland and Wales.

The risk level for Avian Influenza in the UK has been increased from 'medium' to 'high' in wild birds following two unrelated cases confirme...