3 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in the following:

a large commercial poultry unit near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/82)
a large commercial poultry unit near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon (AIV 2025/84)
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Danehill, Wealden, East Sussex (AIV 2025/83). A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/63) the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.