Bird flu: fourth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/32)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 27 March 2025.

Case information

28 April 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a fourth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/32), the 3km protection zone surrounding this premises has ended and the area that formed this zone has become part of the 10km surveillance zone.

27 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fourth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/32).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises have been humanely culled.

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Case number: AIV 2025/32

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Published 27 March 2025
Last updated 28 April 2025 show all updates
  1. Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a fourth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/32), the 3km protection zone surrounding this premises has ended and the area that formed this zone has become part of the 10 km surveillance zone.

  2. First published.