Six new cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in England over the past few days, bringing to 28 the number of cases in England.
The new outbreaks have been found in premises across the country, in the following places:
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) avian influenza confirmed at a premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (6th premises) on 2 December.
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) avian influenza confirmed at a premises near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire on 2 December.
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) avian influenza confirmed at a premises near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire on 2 December.
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) has been confirmed at a premises near Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire on 3 December.
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) has been confirmed at a premises near Newent, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire on 5 December.
- H5N1 (high pathogenic) has been confirmed at a seventh premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire on 5 December.
In all cases the birds on site have been humanely culled and Protection and Surveillance Zones are put in place to limit the risk of the disease spreading.