Bird flu (avian influenza)

Why bird flu is being monitored

Bird flu can cause severe disease and high death rates in captive birds and domestic poultry.

This can impact on the production of poultry meat and eggs, and severely compromise the welfare of affected birds.

Current situation

As of December 2024 there are no avian influenza prevention zones active in South Gloucestershire.

However, bird flu was detected in the UK on 5 November 2024 with a total of 6 cases confirmed so far.

Read the latest updates on bird flu on GOV.UK.

What bird keepers must do

Keepers should maintain good biosecurity and remain vigilant for signs of disease.

Currently there is no UK-wide poultry housing order.

Additional mandatory restrictions apply in the disease control zones placed around infected premises. You can check disease control zone areas on Defra’s interactive map.

More information 

You can find the latest guidance and regulations on bird flu on GOV.UK.