Bird flu: near Grassington, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2026/03)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Grassington, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire on 9 January 2026.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 9 January 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: 9 January 2026

Case information

9 January 2026

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of other captive birds near Grassington, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2026/03).

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

Download the 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 2026/03

Published 9 January 2026