25 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at the following premises on 25 October 2025:

premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV2025/68)
second premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV2025/69)
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding each of the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.


24 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire (AIV2025/66) on 24 October 2025.

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.