Two new cases of Avian Influenza have been reported by Defra.
Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been confirmed in poultry and captive birds at a premises near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.
Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in captive birds at a non-poultry premises near Stroud in Gloucestershire. A 3km and 10 km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.
This is in addition to the three cases confirmed in England earlier this month:
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 was confirmed on the 10 November in broiler breeder chickens at a premises near Leominster, in Herefordshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the infected premises.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 was confirmed on the 2 November at a premises near Frodsham, Cheshire. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the infected premises.
Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H5N2 was confirmed on the 2 November at a premises near Deal, Kent. A 1km low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) Restricted Zone has been put around the premises.
