- Date posted: 20th September 2022
Defra confirms further avian flu cases
Bird keepers are encouraged to implement strict biosecurity measures.
Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in East Anglia, following recent cases in Essex, Suffolk, Devon and Cheshire.
Both confirmed on 19 September, the cases were identified in Attleborough, Norfolk, and Honington, Suffolk.
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been placed around both premises, which can be viewed on Defra's interactive avian flu map.
All affected birds on both premises will be humanely culled.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) placed across England on 2 May 2022 was revoked on 16 August 2022, with bird owners reminded to continue to implement strict biosecurity measures to protect their flocks.
The public are reminded to report suspected cases of avian influenza to Defra immediately on 030000 200 301.