UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
15 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/103) .
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 Watton, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/102)
a small group of ornamental captive birds near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon (AIV 2025/101)
A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around each premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.