Our AI case finder allows you to find current and lifted cases of avian influenza at any particular location. It is being updated regularly with information on the latest cases, including the restrictions that apply in the Disease Control Zones around the infected premises.
The AI case finder does not replace official notification of cases from GOV.UK and Welsh Government. Please use the APHA's interactive map to see if you are in a Disease Control Zone.
Quick links for content on this page:
- Take me to the AI case finder
- Risk level of Avian Influenza
- See what Avian Influenza Prevention Zones have been declared
- Get expert advice
- AI checklist (downloadable PDF)
How to use the AI case finder
- Change the Case status to filter between current and lifted cases. Current cases have disease control zones in place. Lifted cases are those where the zones have been lifted.
- Choose which distance you want to search within. The minimum distance you can search within is 15km.
- Enter your postcode or a name of a location
- Press Find cases
The AI case finder is listing all current cases. Lifted cases display for 90 days after the date the disease control zone has been lifted.
Results are ordered by distance from your entered location.
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5 November 2024, Hornsea
On 5 Tachwedd 2024 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N5 was confirmed at a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
On 17 October 2022, a nationwide AIPZ (Avian Influenza Prevention Zone) was declared across Great Britain, making biosecurity measures for all bird keepers a legal requirement.
Housing measures
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across Wales on 2 December to help stop the spread of avian influenza, will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed, following the latest assessment of the risk level.
Following ongoing monitoring and a robust risk assessment, avian influenza risk levels have been reduced. This means that poultry and other captive birds will no longer need to be housed and can be kept outside, unless they are in a protection zone.
Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Richard Irvine said: "I am pleased to be able to confirm the lifting of the compulsory housing order will take place in Wales on 18 April.
"I know this will be welcome news for bird keepers, who have housed their birds since December, and I want to thank them for all their efforts in keeping their flocks safe.
"What is essential now is that keepers, whether it be for a few birds or thousands, keep practicing rigorous hygiene and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks of avian influenza.
"This includes continuing to complete the mandatory biosecurity self-assessment checklist to help keepers identify what is needed to protect their birds.
"It’s also vital everyone remains vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds and wild birds, reports it and seeks advice immediately if they have any concerns."
Risk of avian influenza
The risk levels are currently:
- High for wild birds
- High for poultry where biosecurity is suboptimal
- Low for poultry with stringent biosecurity
More information on the current risk level can be found by visiting: GOV.UK | Avian influenza (bird flu): Risk level.
The latest information on avian influenza in wild birds can be found on: GOV.UK | Avian influenza (bird flu): Wild birds in the UK.
Expert advice
NFU chief poultry adviser Aimee Mahony said:
“The NFU remains in close dialogue with both Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency on this issue and we are working to support any members affected by this case of avian influenza.
“I would urge all of our poultry members to continue to practise enhanced biosecurity at all times and to be vigilant for any signs of disease in their flock. I would also ask members of the public who keep birds such as chickens, geese and ducks to follow Defra’s biosecurity advice. All bird keepers have an important part to play in reducing the risk of avian influenza, not only to their own birds but also to the commercial poultry sector.
“It is worth reminding people that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has also made it clear that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers.”
AI checklist
This checklist is available to download by clicking on the image.
More information
- Poultry keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77. Or by using their new online reporting system.
- Bird keepers should report suspicion of disease in their own birds to APHA on 03000 200 301 (England) or 0300 303 8268 (Wales).
- Bird keepers should also familiarise themselves with the government’s avian influenza advice.