30 December 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 30 December 2025 at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV SOS 2025/05).

A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km temporary control zone B have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire (AIV 2025/89), the surveillance zone has been revoked.