Find notifiable exotic animal disease cases and control zone declarations for England.
Notifiable animal disease cases and control zones
The presence of influenza A (H5) virus in the two individuals working on an infected poultry farm in England highlights the importance of proactive testing and risk management. While neither worker displayed any symptoms of avian influenza, precautionary measures have been taken, including contact tracing. The UKHSA has not detected evidence of human-to-human transmission, and the overall risk to public health remains low.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is responsible for coordinating the surveillance, detection, and control of notifiable animal diseases in the UK which are a significant threat to animal health, public health, and the economy
We are excited to announce that UKFMC has been appointed onto the DEFRA On-Farm Kill and Carcase Collection Framework for managing animal by-products safely and sustainably.
Dead animals pose a significant risk to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. In the United Kingdom, fallen stock disposal is regulated by the government, and UKFMC is a leading provider of this essential service.
The UK is currently experiencing a very large avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak and some wild birds may be infected.
Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is currently in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ). By law you must follow the hygiene and disease prevention rules. This is to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading.
