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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on Tuesday that a recent outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm located in East Riding of Yorkshire and near Hornsea. The virus is also referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). No official name for the site was given, and the authorities have placed a 3km (1.86 miles) protection zone as well as a 10km (6.21 miles) surveillance zone around the area of the outbreak. All poultry that is present at the infected area will be humanely culled.
The outbreak that occurred in East Riding of Yorkshire is the second of its kind since the beginning of 2024, with the first one taking place in February. The incident also means that Great Britain is no longer free from HPAI. A total of six recorded cases have already taken place in Northern Ireland. The bird keepers are being urged by the authorities to remain observant and keep their stocks well-protected. Dozens of outbreaks have taken place in the UK previously, all with identical control measures being implemented. However, the strain of the virus’s most recent outbreak is slightly different – H5N5, compared to H5N1 in previous cases.
The virus can infect both wild birds and poultry. It has been present for a century and tends to rise in autumn and fade away in spring and summer. The virus spreads through birds’ droppings and saliva or through contaminated feed and water.
The latest outbreak threatens to impact the UK poultry/farming industry. The authorities have responded quickly to the incidence to curb the spread of the virus and ensure no further outbreak occurs. Bird keepers are also urged to ensure their birds remain well protected and to report any suspicions of HPAI outbreak immediately
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