Bird flu: near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham (AIV 2025/49)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises in Wales on 24 June 2025.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 24 June 2025

• Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
• Disease control zone restrictions: In force
• Disease control zone type: Protection zone and Surveillance zone
• Virus strain: H5N1
• Case opened date: 24 June 2025

24 June 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises in Wales near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham (AIV 2025/49).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England.

Download the Declaration of avian influenza Surveillance Zone (PDF)

Read the Welsh Government website for details of the protection zone and surveillance zone in Wales.

Further information

Check the updated bird flu disease control zone map.

Check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals.

Case number: AIV 2025/49

Published 24 June 2025