5 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Preesall, Wyre, Lancashire (AIV 2025/86). A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises. Affected birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small commercial poultry flock near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/87). 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 disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 10 km surveillance zone around a premises near Wetheral, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV 2025/62) has been revoked.