Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation

13 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises near Lanark, South Lanarkshire.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this case is available on GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures as detailed on GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/ in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/.../webappviewer/index.html...

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is in force across Great Britain and an AIPZ with mandatory housing measures is in force in England: https://www.gov.uk/.../bird-flu-regional-avian-influenza...