Bird flu: third premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/41)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 4 April 2025.

Case information

4 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/41)

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises. The affected birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

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Case number: AIV 2025/41

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Published 4 April 2025