New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry (turkeys) at a premises near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire on 21 February 2022 (previously confirmed as a slaughter on suspicion).
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (zones in force from 19:30 on the 21 February 2022). These zones replace the 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones that were in force surrounding the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanly culled.
New Cases in Wales Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry (pheasants) at a premises near Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. All birds on the premises will be humanly culled.
A 3km Protection Zone, 10km Restricted Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place surrounding the premises for the relevant areas of Wales by the Welsh Government (zones in force from 20:30 on the 21 February 2022). Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry (pheasants) at a premises near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. All birds on the premises will be humanly culled. The disease control zones surrounding the premises cross the border. Hence a 3km Protection Zone, 10km Restricted Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place surrounding the premises for the relevant areas of Wales by the Welsh Government, and a 10km Surveillance zone have been put in place for the relevant areas of England by Defra (zones in force from 20:30 on the 21 February 2022)..
Case Updates England Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 10km Surveillance Zones declared around the following premises have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed around the premises but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place. near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire (effective from 19:30 on the 19 February 2022) second premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire (effective from 19:30 on the 19 February 2022) near Poulton le Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire (effective from 15:00 on the 20 February 2022) Keepers can check where disease control zones are located in GB and if they are in zone on the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) interactive map, and in Northern Ireland on DAERA's interactive map. For further information on these cases and details of the measures that apply in the disease control zones currently in force see: England: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england This is particularly important given there are multiple overlapping zones. Wales: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu/ Northern Ireland: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/avian-influenza-ai
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Outbreak Case Summary In summary, since the first case confirmed in this outbreak on the 26 October 2021, 96 cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in the UK: England: 79 cases of HPAI H5N1 Scotland: 6 cases of HPAI H5N1 Wales: 5 cases of HPAI H5N1 Northern Ireland: 6 cases of HPAI H5N1 This is now the largest ever UK outbreak of avian influenza (prior to this the largest number of cases was 26 cases in 2020/2021 and 13 cases in 2016/2017).
Bird keepers are reminded that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) including housing measures is in force across the UK. See gov.uk/bird-flu for further information. High standards of biosecurity must be maintained as good practice for the health of your bird. Good biosecurity is an essential defence against diseases such as avian influenza and is key to limiting the spread of avian influenza in an outbreak. Keepers must keep a close watch on their birds for any signs of disease, and seek prompt advice from a vet if they have any concerns. Clinical signs indicative of avian influenza must be reported in England to Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, contact to the local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.
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