Near Stockbridge, Hampshire
Control Status: In Force
Last updated: 11 October 2025
Case number: AIV 2025/63

Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
Disease control zone type: Captive bird (monitoring) controlled Zone
Virus strain: H5N1
Case opened date: 11 October 2025

Details:
The following disease control zones are in place around the premises:
3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone

All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Note:
Bird flu is a notifiable animal disease. If type of bird flu in poultry is suspected keepers must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, they should contact their local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.

If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, report them to the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77).