Bird flu: near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 30 March 2025.
Case information
30 April 2025
Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37), the 3km protection zone has ended. The area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.
30 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37).
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.
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Case number: AIV 2025/37
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Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37), the 3km protection zone has ended. The area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.
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