Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation

29 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Brandon, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises.

An AIPZ with mandatory housing measures will come into force across various areas of England from 00:01 on Thursday 30 October, to protect poultry & captive birds. Please check GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/.../housing-measures-introduced-to... for more information. This applies to all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds).

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain. Please check GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/birdflu for the latest information.

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures and comply with any regional housing measures/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 and the biosecurity guidance available at: https://www.gov.uk/.../bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to....