Avian flu
5 March 2025
National
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is currently in force across all of England and Scotland.
Herefordshire
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing and biosecurity measures is in place.
All bird keepers must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and if you have just a few birds in a backyard flock.
- Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Fownhope. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
- Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Kington. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
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.