Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
8 August 2025
Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed as follows:
• at a premises near Seaton, East Devon, Devon
• at a premises near Lifton, West Devon, Devon.
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each premises. Further information about these cases and the latest information is available on GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/bird-flu.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain: https://www.gov.uk/.../bird-flu-regional-avian-influenza....
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures as detailed on GOV.UK 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....