UK - Kent farm slaughters flock after confirmed bird flu case LP H5N2

[Gert van der Hoek]

2 November 2020

A small poultry farm in Kent has been ordered by the government to slaughter a flock of birds after the discovery of low-pathogenic bird flu.





A 1km temporary movement restriction zone has also been introduced around the premises, which is located near the town of Deal, Dover District.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Latest situation


Following testing at a small commercial poultry premises near Deal, Dover District in Kent, the UK government has decided to slaughter the flock on suspicion of avian influenza and declare a 1km temporary movement restriction zone for captive birds.

These are precautionary measures and avian influenza has not been confirmed on the site. Details of the measures that apply in the zone can be found in the declaration.

Declaration of a Temporary Movement Restriction Zone (Avian Influenza) (PDF, 556KB, 5 pages)

These temporary measures will remain in place until disease is confirmed or ruled out.

Check if you are in the zone on our interactive map.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Latest situation


Low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) of the H5N2 strain has been confirmed at a small commercial premises near Deal in Kent on 2 November 2020.

All 480 birds on site will be humanely culled to limit the spread of the disease. In addition, a 1km low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) Restricted Zone has been put in place around the infected farm to limit the risk of the disease spreading.