UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

13 November 2025


Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial flock of poultry near Poringland, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/99) on 13 November 2025.

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

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV 2025/98) on 13 November 2025.

A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.