Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation
25 October 2025
Two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed at:
• a second premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria and
• a premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each premises.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.
All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.
Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html... to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available at: http://www.gov.uk/.../bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to....
Please check GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/bird-flu for the latest information.