H5N8 confirmed in south Norfolk
Defra is urging poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza in their flocks.
An outbreak of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese near Diss, south Norfolk.
The flock is estimated to contain around 35 birds, a number of which died and the remainder of which are being humanely culled.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place around the premises to prevent the spread of disease and a full investigation is underway to determine the source.
Defra is urging poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza in their flocks and inform the Animal and Plant Health Agency if they have any suspicions.
A ban on poultry gatherings and a prevention zone ordering birds to be housed inside was lifted in England on 15 May, but prevention measures remain in place in targeted areas of Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside, following evidence of heightened risk in these areas.
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