Bird flu: premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/39)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry on 2 April 2025.
Case information
2 April 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/39).
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
Declarations
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 2025/39