Bird flu detected in Pokesdown, Bournemouth and Poole
After a risk assessment, the Environment Agency have confirmed that a 3km Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises
Bird flu has been confirmed at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in Dorset.
After a risk assessment, the Environment Agency have confirmed that a 3km Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.
In a statement, they said: "Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset.
"Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled 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 or Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.
"Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.​UK.
"Please also check GOV.UK for the latest information."