Avian flu
15 May 2025
National
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is currently in force across all of England and Scotland.
Herefordshire
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will start to be lifted across England on 15 May 2025.
As birds may have been housed for several months, there will be a 7 day transition period from 15 May 2025 until 22 May 2025 during which, where necessary, previously housed birds must be released gradually to minimise welfare issues.
Mandatory stringent biosecurity measures remain in place nationwide.
Register as a keeper
It is important that keepers of poultry or other captive birds register:
- Register as a keeper of less than 50 poultry or other captive birds - GOV.UK
- Register as a keeper of 50 or more poultry or other captive birds - GOV.UK
You must register within one month of keeping poultry or other captive birds at any premises in England or Wales. This includes any birds you keep as pets. You're breaking the law if you do not register.