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

28 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry unit near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/115).

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