Update 30th Nov: Several avian influenza cases have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK and GOV.WALES for the latest information about the following cases:
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been found at a fifth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire.
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a premises near Poulton-le-Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire.
- Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) at a premises near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a premises near Gaerwen, on Anglesey, Wales.
Update 24th Nov: Several highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have been confirmed today (Wednesday 24 November 2021). Please check GOV. UK
- Avian influenza H5N1 at a premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire now confirmed as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1).
- Avian influenza H5N1 at a second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire now confirmed as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1).
- Avian influenza H5N1 at a second premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire now confirmed as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1)
Update 22nd Nov: Several avian influenza cases have been confirmed over the weekend (Sunday 21 November 2021).
- Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) at a premises near Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk
- Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) at a premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) at a premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) at a premises near North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex.
- Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria now confirmed as highly pathogenic.
- Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole now confirmed as highly pathogenic
In addition, due to the increased risk of avian influenza from wild birds, housing measures are now in place across Hambleton, Harrogate and Richmondshire Districts. It’s vital that all bird keepers immediately house their birds and follow the new enhanced mandatory biosecurity guidance, as failure to do so could result in more cases. This applies to all bird keepers whether kept commercially or as pets
Update 19th Nov: Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones are now in place.
Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire now confirmed as highly pathogenic.
Update 18th Nov: Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones are now in place.
Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire now confirmed as highly pathogenic.
Update 16th Nov: Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones are now in place
Update 14th Nov: H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire now confirmed as highly pathogenic.
– H5N1 avian influenza found in birds at a premises near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire now confirmed as highly pathogenic.
Update 12th Nov: Updated information. H5N1 avian influenza found at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex now confirmed as highly pathogenic
Update 11th Nov: Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones are now in place. More information is available on GOV.UK
Update 8th Nov: Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones are now in place. More information is available on GOV.UK.
Changes to bird shows, markets and gatherings general licences: Following a risk assessment and the introduction of a Great Britain-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, the General Bird Gathering Licences have been amended to prohibit gatherings of poultry and specified species of birds. Changes take effect from 00:01 on Monday 8 November. Further information is available on GOV.UK, GOV.SCOT, and GOV.WALES
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