14 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire, Wales (AIV 2025/100) on 14 November 2025.

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