Poultry and captive bird keepers across England will be required to house their birds from 13 November following an increase in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in kept and wild birds. The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a nationwide mandatory housing order, effective from 00:01 on Friday, 13 November 2026. The requirement applies to keepers of 50 or more birds, as well as those who sell or give away eggs, poultry products or live birds. Some exemptions will apply, including for certain zoo birds. An England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), with mandatory enhanced biosecurity measures, has also…