Avian influenza (AI) has continued to spread across the UK, in what was confirmed last week as the worst ever outbreak the country has ever seen.
As of today, there are 46 confirmed cases in England, four cases in Scotland, three in Wales and two in Northern Ireland.
As of 29 November, all poultry keepers have been required to house their birds and undertake the following measures:
- house or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds
- cleanse and disinfect clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing
- reduce the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and use effective vermin control
- thoroughly cleanse and disinfect housing on a continuous basis
- keep fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all farm and poultry housing entry and exit points
- minimise direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds
Here is a current list of confirmed cases:
In all cases the birds on site are humanely culled and Protection and Surveillance Zones are put in place to limit the risk of the disease spreading.
Cases in Wales
The following case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises in Wales:
- near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales (backyard chickens and wild birds)
- near Gaerwen, Isle of Anglesey, Wales
- near Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
Cases in England
The following cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed in England:
- near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire (rescue centre – captive birds – non-poultry)
- near Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire (small commercial poultry flock)
- near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex
- near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire (commercial poultry)
- near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (commercial poultry)
- near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire (commercial poultry)
- near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (commercial poultry)
- near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria (commercial poultry)
- near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire (commercial poultry)
- near North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex (backyard poultry)
- near Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk
- near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- second premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire
- third premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Poulton le Flyde, Wyre, Lancashire
- fourth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- fifth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire
- near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire
- sixth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire (commercial poultry)
- near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire (backyard poultry)
- near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (commercial poultry)
- seventh premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Newent, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
- near Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire
- near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (premises in Scotland but the Surveillance Zone extends into England)
- near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire
- near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex
- near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
- third premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire
- fourth premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire
- eighth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
- near Sudbury, Barbergh, South Suffolk
- near Aspatria, Allerdale, Cumbria
See the DEFRA website for the latest information.
Cases in Scotland
The following case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises in Scotland:
- in the Angus constituency
- near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway
- near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
See the Scottish Government website for latest information.
Cases in Northern Ireland
The following cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed at premises in Northern Ireland:
- premises in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- premises in Broughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland