13 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Wybunbury, Cheshire East, Cheshire (AIV 2025/64) on 13 October 2025. This was a commercial flock with more than 10,000 birds.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.