Low pathogenic avian influenza of the H5 strain was confirmed at a commercial chicken farm in Mid Suffolk on 10 December 2019. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
A restricted zone of 1km is in place around the infected premises as specified in the declaration applying these restrictions. The interactive map will help you find out if you live within the restricted zone.
Within this restricted zone a variety of different controls are in place to prevent the spread of disease. These include restrictions on the movement of poultry, carcases, eggs, used poultry litter and manure. Poultry keepers in the restricted zone can now apply for movement licences for some specific movements from the zone.
There are also restrictions on bird gatherings (fairs, shows, exhibitions) and the release of game birds.
Anyone who finds dead wild birds should report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77 (select option 7).
You can sign up to the Alerts Service to keep up to date with the latest news. You don’t need to sign up if you have registered your poultry.
Click Here to read about bio-security measures you can take to protect your allotment poultry from avian flu.
