Housing measures launched to guard in opposition to chook flu

Bird housing measures have been launched following an escalating variety of confirmed instances of avian influenza, in any other case generally known as chook flu.

The obligatory housing order that was introduced in yesterday (Thursday 6 November 2025) requires chook keepers throughout the entire of England to deal with all poultry and captive birds in the event that they hold greater than 50 (besides in particular circumstances e.g. some zoo birds) or in the event that they promote or give eggs away

Following two confirmed instances of Avian Influenza final month within the Penrtih space, all chook keepers throughout the 3km (1.8 miles) safety zone should proceed to deal with their birds no matter flock measurement.

A GB broad Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) can also be in place and requires all keepers whether or not they have pet birds, industrial flocks or just some birds in a yard flock to undertake enhanced biosecurity measures to mitigate the chance of additional outbreaks of the illness.

These enhanced biosecurity measures embody reporting of adjustments in egg manufacturing, obligatory document maintaining, disinfecting footwear, and cleaning & disinfecting housing and concrete walkways on a steady foundation.

Further info on the newest scenario and steerage to assist chook keepers adjust to the brand new guidelines is offered through gov.uk/birdflu,

You can test for those who’re in a bird flu disease zone on the map and test the declarations for particulars of the restrictions and gov.uk/birdflu for additional recommendation and knowledge.

The present threat to human well being stays low and as customary, correctly cooked poultry and poultry merchandise, together with eggs, are fit for human consumption.

The housing order and AIPZ shall be in place till additional discover and shall be stored underneath common evaluation as a part of the federal government’s work to observe and handle the dangers of avian influenza.

Members of the general public mustn’t contact or transfer lifeless wild birds and may report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.