Bird flu: near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry on 29 March 2025.
Case information
29 March 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35).
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All affected birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
Further information
Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals
Case number: AIV 2025/35