England and Scotland Enforce Nationwide Bird Flu Prevention Measures

New restrictions mandate housing for birds and strict biosecurity protocols as cases of avian influenza rise across the UK.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) now applies across England and Scotland, requiring all bird keepers to follow enhanced biosecurity measures.
Mandatory housing orders have been expanded to include areas such as York, North Yorkshire, and Shropshire, with more regions under consideration.
Bird keepers must prevent contact between wild and captive birds, disinfect footwear, and report signs of illness to authorities immediately.
The risk to human health remains low, and properly cooked poultry and eggs are still safe to consume, according to government officials.
The National Farmers Union supports the measures, citing the emotional and financial toll outbreaks take on farming families.