UK Govt Orders Poultry Restrictions as Avian Flu Spreads

UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads

Officials raised the risk level for wild birds across Britain from medium to high after detecting 16 cases of one strain in various species in England.

Bird flu fears prompt orders for poultry to be kept inside in England and Scotland

Increased risk of devastating strain means restrictions imposed for second year in a row on those keeping birds Poultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second year in a row due to an increased risk of a devastating strain of bird flu. The British government has issued an…

England also now declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone & mandatory Housing Order starts Friday

Further to this morning’s blog about Scotland being declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, England has now also been declared, and an additional mandatory Housing Order will begin this Friday (13 November 2026). Press release from Defra, 11 November 2026: NATIONAL HOUSING ORDER DECLARED TO PROTECT BIRDS FROM AVIAN INFLUENZA The UK Chief Veterinary Officer … Continue reading "England also now declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone & ma…

Chief Veterinary Officer orders poultry housing across England from 13 November

Keepers of 50 or more birds in England must house poultry and captive birds from 13 November, and a national biosecurity zone is already in force.

National Housing Order declared to protect birds from Avian Influenza

UK Chief Veterinary Officer puts in place mandatory housing for the whole of England to protect poultry and other captive birds