Bird flu: Near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2026/07)

Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H5 was confirmed in poultry near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk on 15 January 2026. Following further testing this was confirmed as LPAI H5N1 on 17 January 2026.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
15 January 2026
Last updated
19 January 2026 — See all updates
Disease Type:
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Disease control zone restrictions:
In force
Disease control zone type:
Low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone
Virus strain:
H5N1
Case opened date:
15 January 2026

Case information

17 January 2026

Following further testing of samples collected at the commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2026/07) confirmed on 15 January 2026, low pathogenic avian Influenza (LPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed.  The declaration has been updated but there are no changes to the measures within the zone.

15 January 2026

Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H5 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2026/07) on 15 January 2026.

A 1km Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Restricted Zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the declaration of a Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Restricted Zone (PDF)

This amended declaration revokes and replaces the declaration of a Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Restricted Zone (PDF).

Further information

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Case number: AIV 2026/07

Updates to this page

Published 15 January 2026
Last updated 19 January 2026 show all updates

  1. Following further testing of samples collected at the commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2026/07) confirmed on 15 January 2026, low pathogenic avian Influenza (LPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed. The declaration has been updated but there are no changes to the measures within the zone.

  2. First published.

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