Bird flu: premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/27)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 6 March 2025.

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4 April 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/27), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

6 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/27). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

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Case number: AIV 2025/27

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Published 6 March 2025
Last updated 4 April 2025 show all updates
  1. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/27), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

  2. First published.