Avian Influenza Prevention Zone Housing Measures from 6 November 2025

Due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza in kept and wild birds, the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds will be extended to the whole of England for all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds).

These measures will come into force from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November.

All keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds) in England must house their birds and continue to follow stringent biosecurity measures.

The AIPZ requiring mandatory biosecurity measures remains in place across Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Please check GOV.UK for the latest information.

Please also check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.