Bird flu: Near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 25 February 2025.

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4 April 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

25 February 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23).

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises. The affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

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Case number: 2025/23

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Published 25 February 2025
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  1. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

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