Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Brigg, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.UK for further information.

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection or 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.

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

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