2 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/39). 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 surrounding a premises near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/25) the 10km surveillance zone has ended.