Bird flu: third case near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/11)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 December 2024.
Case information
17 December 2024 (further update)
Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a third premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/11 previously AIV 2024 SOS/02). A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
17 December 2024
Following the report of suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry at a third premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV SOS 2024/02) a decision has been taken to pre-emptively cull the birds based on the clinical signs observed. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km temporary control zone A, and a 10km temporary control zone B have been put in place surrounding the premises.
This revokes and replaces:
Further information
- check the updated bird flu disease control zone map
- check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals
Case number: AIV 2024/11, (previously AIV SOS 2024/02)
Updates to this page
Last updated 17 December 2024 + show all updates
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Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a third premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/11 previously AIV 2024 SOS/02). A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
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