Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Worcestershire
Officials confirmed the highly pathogenic strain on Saturday (December 27)
Bird flu has been found in a large flock of commercial poultry in Worcestershire.
The Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed on Saturday (December 27) that a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain (H5N1) was found in commercial poultry near Alvechurch, Bromsgrove.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been set up around the site.
Defra say all poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.