Third case of avian influenza confirmed in Mid Norfolk

To prevent further spread of the disease, all poultry on the infected premises will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place surrounding the premises.

At the beginning of November, Defra confirmed the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5 in poultry in East Riding, Yorkshire. 

On 17th November, a case of HPAI H5N1 of the current outbreak was confirmed at a premises near Rosudgeon, St. Ives, Cornwall. 

Disease control zones are only lifted once all disease control and surveillance activities in the zones have been successfully completed and there are no suspect cases under investigation in the zones. 

Remail vigilant 

All bird keepers have been asked to remain vigilant and take action to protect their birds. Practicing good biosecurity at all times protects the health and welfare of kept birds and for commercial keepers will help protect businesses from HPAI and other diseases.  

Bird keepers can find out what they can do to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading and how to spot and report suspicion of avian influenza in poultry or other captive birds together with updates on the latest situation in Defra’s guidance online.

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