Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation

05 January 2026

Avian Influenza continues to be of grave concern in the UK and new out breaks are occurring every few days.

The best way to keep up to date with the situation is to regularly visit our Hawk Board Facebook Page where new information is updated on a more regular basis.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249841371719754

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...