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.

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Register as a keeper

It is important that keepers of poultry or other captive birds register:

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.