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.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 15 January 2026

• Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
• Disease control zone restrictions: In force
• Disease control zone type: Low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone
• Virus strain: H5
• Case opened date: 15 January 2026

Case information

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)

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 2026/07

Published 15 January 2026