4 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Kington, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/26). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Please note part of the protection zone and part of the surveillance extends into Wales.

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/12), the 10km protection zone has been revoked.