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Important Notice: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Bacton

24 January 2026

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Attention Residents:

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed at premises near Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk and the Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.

Controls include the housing of all kept birds within the 3km Protection Zone and the need for all kept bird movements to be licenced within both zones.

Further information on the latest avian influenza restrictions together with extensive guidance on bio security measures ‘including housing’ can be found by typing https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england into your browser