Another case of bird flu has been confirmed in Eden.
The Animal and Plant Agency said the H5N1 virus has been found near Southwaite.
Commercial poultry are affected and a 3km protection zone and a 10k surveillance zone have been put in place. All poultry will be culled.
There have been 174 confirmed cases of bird flu in the UK since October 2022:
- 147 cases in England
- 21 cases in Scotland
- 5 cases in Wales
- 1 case in Northern Ireland
Since October 2021, there have been 282 cases of bird flu in the UK.
The Animal and Plant Agency said: “All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.”
In all disease zones, people must:
- follow the biosecurity rules to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading
- keep a record of anyone that transports or markets poultry or poultry eggs (there are exemptions for table eggs)
- follow the rules for marking, sourcing, cutting, transporting and storing fresh meat and meat products
- comply with any biosecurity rules imposed by a veterinary inspector
- not organise or attend bird gatherings (including bird fairs, markets, shows, sales, exhibitions and some premises used for dealing or internet sales)
- not release game birds
People in a 10km surveillance zone must:
- keep a record of all poultry or poultry eggs that enter or leave your premises, except table eggs that are being moved direct to wholesale or retail premises to be sold directly to consumers
- not move poultry, other captive birds, or mammals (including pigs) to or from premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept without a licence (there are exceptions for pets)
- not spread poultry litter, manure or slurry, or remove them from your premises
