Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published 4 November 2022
Last updated 31 December 2025 —
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Latest situation
31 December 2025 – further update
Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/139, previously AIV SOS 2025/05).
The 3km temporary control zone A and 10km temporary control zone B have been revoked and replaced by a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone surrounding the premises.
31 December 2025
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near
Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/93), the protection zone has ended and the surveillance zone has been revoked at the same time.
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near
Welshpool, Powys in Wales (AIV 2025/95) the chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Wales has confirmed that the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England and remains in force.
30 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 30 December 2025 at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV SOS 2025/05).
A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km temporary control zone B have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near
Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire (AIV 2025/89), the surveillance zone has been revoked.
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