4 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at the following premises. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around each premises:

a second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/40)
a third premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/41)