Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed on premises in the East Riding. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone are now in place around the affected premises. Details of the measures that apply in these zones can be found in the declarations on:
GOV.UK - Premises near Skirlaugh, East Riding of Yorkshire, confirmed on Saturday 24 December 2022 (external website)
GOV.UK - Premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, confirmed on Thursday 15 December 2022 (external website)
Cases of avian influenza (bird flu) continue to be identified throughout Great Britain. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) (GOV.UK - external website) is in force across the whole of England, which legally requires all bird keepers across England to keep their birds housed and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread and to eradicate the disease.
For further information on the requirements see:
GOV.UK website - Bird flu (avian influenza): how to prevent it and stop it spreading (external website)
The latest information on all cases, the restrictions and an the DEFRA interactive map to check if an area falls within in a disease control zone can be found on the GOV.UK website - Avian influenza (external website).
Maintaining a high standard of biosecurity remains an important measure to help reduce the risk of further avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks. Poultry and captive bird keepers should remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds, and seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns.
All poultry keepers are still encouraged to register their birds on the GB Poultry register so they can be contacted quickly if there is a disease outbreak in their area. This is a legal requirement for keepers of more than 50 birds and highly recommended for all keepers.
You can register your birds on the government's website at:
GOV.UK website - How to register your birds (external website)
Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds, although it can also affect humans and other mammals. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said the risk to the general public’s health is very low. People should not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that they find, advice on what to do if you find dead wild birds can be found on:
GOV.UK - Avian influenza (external website)