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Important message for bird keepers

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock near Brockworth, Gloucestershire on 18 December 2025 by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.

Within this 3km protection zone all poultry or other captive birds MUST be housed. To report poultry or captive birds that are not housed within this area please call the Gloucestershire Trading Standards Incident Line on 01452 427999.

For information on the restrictions and rules in place please check the latest situation here: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England - GOV.UK

There is also an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), with mandatory housing measures in place for keepers of over 50 birds.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant for signs of bird flu Bird flu (avian influenza): how to spot and report it in poultry or other captive birds - GOV.UK and follow the advice on housing their birds safely Bird flu (avian influenza): housing your birds safely - GOV.UK

A live map of the relevant zones is available from https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d