Two more cases of bird flu detected in East Anglia
It brings the total number of confirmed cases in the region to six.
Last updated 17th Dec 2024
Two more cases of bird flu have been detected in East Anglia, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the region to six.
DEFRA says the H 5 N 1 strain had been found in birds at two sites near Attleborough and Gayton, in Norfolk.
Earlier this month it was announced that the virus was also detected at three premises in Watton and another in Dereham.
All poultry on the infected premises will be humanely culled.
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place surrounding the premises'.
There have been no cases confirmed in Wales or Scotland during this outbreak. In line with World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) rules, Great Britain is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
No cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland this season and Northern Ireland continues to have WOAH self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza.