H5N1 CONFIRMED AT 4TH PREMISES NEAR PENICUIK & A 3RD LARGE COMMERCIAL POULTRY FLOCK NEAR YORK

Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed as follows:

at a fourth premises near Penicuik, Scottish Borders
in a third large commercial poultry flock near York, York, North Yorkshire.

A case of low pathogenic avian influenza H5 has also been confirmed in a large commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk.

As various restrictions now apply, please check GOV.SCOT and GOV.UK for further information.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is in force across Great Britain. An AIPZ with mandatory housing measures is also in force in England and Wales.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures as detailed on GOV.SCOT and GOV.UK and follow the housing measures/Protection/Surveillance or Restricted Zone restrictions in their area that apply to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.SCOT and GOV.UK.

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