Bird flu: near Ancroft, Northumberland, Northumberland (AIV 2026/14)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds near Ancroft, Northumberland, Northumberland on 14 February 2026.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 14 February 2026

• Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
• Disease control zone restrictions: In force
• Disease control zone type: Captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone
• Virus strain: H5N1
• Case opened date: 14 February 2026

Case information

14 February 2026

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds near Ancroft, Northumberland, Northumberland (AIV 2026/14) on 14 February 2026.

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declarations

Declaration of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone

Further information

Check:

• the updated bird flu disease control zone map
• if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals

Case number: AIV 2026/14

Published 14 February 2026