H5N1 HPAI has been confirmed in commercial fattening turkeys at a third premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared on 17 December.
H5N1 HPAI has been confirmed in commercial free range broilers at a second premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared on 17 December 2024.
This brings the total number of cases this season to 11.
Last week, a regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) was been declared in the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, Norfolk and Suffolk to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
This means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers within the zone to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size. This does not include a requirement to house birds, unless you are also in a 3km protection zone. However, this is being kept under constant review.