
Avian flu has been confirmed in north Cumbria.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency said experts had found bird flu at a premises near Wetheral, near Carlisle.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone has been put in place around the premises.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.
All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any protection/surveillance zone in their area to prevent future outbreaks.





