Bird flu: avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) (England)

All of England is in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 11 November 2026

• Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
• Disease control zone restrictions: In force
• Disease control zone type: Avian influenza prevention zone
• Case opened date: 11 November 2026

11 November 2026: avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) in force

An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures covering all of England has been declared from 9am 11 November 2026.

All bird keepers should continue to take steps to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading and be vigilant for signs of disease.

Declaration

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (England) declaration (PDF)

Further information

Check the:

• updated bird flu disease control zone map
• rules on bird gatherings

Register as a keeper of: 

• less than 50 poultry or other captive birds
• 50 or more poultry or other captive birds