Defra - Avian Influenza Latest Situation

2 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this cases and the latest situation is available on GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/birdflu.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures is in place across areas of England and an 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: www.gov.uk/birdflu and follow any housing measures/Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area that apply 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...