Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Ashburton, Teignbridge, Devon. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in place as the risk of avian influenza from wild birds continues.

Keepers must follow the enhanced mandatory biosecurity guidance on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu and remain vigilant.

More information on the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force.

For further information see the ‘Cases and disease control zones’ section on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england#cases-and-disease-control-zones

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following interactive map: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d