H5N1 CONFIRMED IN COMMERCIAL POULTRY NEAR GARSTANG,LANCASHIRE & POCKLINGTON, EAST YORKSHIRE
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Two further cases of Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed in commercial poultry:

  • at a premises near Garstang, Wyre, Lancashire and
  • at a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each 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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