New Cases in England
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in poultry at the following premises. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises
- near Mablethorpe,
East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (zones in force from 19:00 on
the 31 December 2021).
- near Louth, East
Lindsey, Lincolnshire (zones in force from 19:00 on
the 31 December 2021).
- 10th premises near
Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
(zones in force from 19:00 on the 3 January 2021).
- near Lazonby, Eden, Cumbria (zones in force from 19:00 on the 4 January 2022).
- Highly
pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in captive birds
at the following. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled.
A 3km Captive Bird Monitoring (Controlled) Zone has been put in
place around the premises
- near Eton, Windsor
& Maidenhead, Berkshire (zone in
force from 21:00 on the 2 January 2022).
Case Update England
- Following
successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance
within the zones surrounding the following premises, the 3km Protection
Zone have ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone surrounding these premises
have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but
the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures
remain in place.
- near Silecroft,
Copeland, Cumbria (effective from 17:00 on the 4
January 2022).
Case Update Wales
- Following
successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance
within the zones surrounding the following premises, the 3km Protection
Zones has ended and the area it comprised merged with the 10km
Surveillance Zones. A 10km Restricted zone also remains in force
surrounding this premises.
- near Crickowell,
Powys (effective from 16:30 on the 4
January 2022).
Keepers can check where disease control zones are located in GB and if they are in zone on the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) interactive map, and in Northern Ireland on DAERA’s interactive map.
For further information on these cases and details of the measures that apply in the disease control zones currently in force see:
England: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england
This is particularly important given there are multiple overlapping zones.
Wales: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update
Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu/
Northern Ireland: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/avian-influenza-ai
To receive immediate notification of new cases and updated zones in GB please sign up to the APHA’s Animal Disease alert subscription service further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apha-alert-subscription-service
Outbreak Case Summary
In summary, since the first case confirmed in this outbreak
on the 26 October 2021, 76 cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in the
UK:
- England: 63
cases of HPAI H5N1
- Scotland: 5
cases of HPAI H5N1
- Wales: 3
cases of HPAI H5N1
- Northern
Ireland: 5 cases of HPAI H5N1
This is now the largest ever UK outbreak of avian influenza (prior to this the largest number of cases was 26 cases in 2020/2021 and 13 cases in 2016/2017).
Bird keepers are reminded that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) including housing measures is in force across the UK. See GOV.UK for further information.
High standards of biosecurity must be maintained as good practice for the health of your birds, and that good biosecurity is an essential defence against diseases such as avian influenza and is key to limiting the spread of avian influenza in an outbreak.
Keepers must keep a close watch on their birds for any signs of disease, and seek prompt advice from a vet if they have any concerns. Clinical signs indicative of avian influenza must be reported in England to Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, contact to the local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.