UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
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08 January 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2026/02) on 8 January 2026. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a premises near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV 2025/98) the Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2026/02) on 8 January 2026. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a premises near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV 2025/98) the Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
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- UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England 12 days ago
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