H5N1 CONFIRMED IN BACKYARD FLOCK OF OTHER CAPTIVE BIRDS NEAR BACTON,SUFFOLK & COMMERCIAL POULTRY AT 2ND PREMISES NEAR BACTON,SUFFOLK

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

In a backyard flock of other captive birds near Bacton, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.
In commercial poultry at a second premises near Bacton, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises.

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

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures, any regional housing measures/Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.UK.

Please also check GOV.UK for the latest information.

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

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