Overview
- The Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 in commercial poultry near Hallow in Worcestershire, prompting a cull.
- Defra reported additional infections at commercial premises near Feltwell and Attleborough in Norfolk, expanding the cluster of confirmed sites.
- Three-kilometre protection zones and 10-kilometre surveillance zones are in force around affected locations, with all birds on those sites to be humanely culled.
- Great Britain remains under an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone that mandates stringent hygiene and biosecurity for poultry keepers and sellers.
- Ireland’s nationwide housing order for all poultry takes effect today after outbreaks in Carlow and near Kells, with related steps also active in Northern Ireland as France reports mass crane culls.