Table of key dates
Updated 23 October 2026
Applies to England and Wales
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In the rules, the terms ‘restricted meat’ and ‘unrestricted meat’ are defined on the basis of when poultry are slaughtered, and by reference to the date estimated by a veterinary inspector as being the earliest date of infection at a premise in the relevant zone. The following list, for each recent Infected Premises (IP), defines this date.
This table will be updated as the outbreak develops. The earliest infection date and the related ‘restricted’ date may change as the investigations into the source of disease on each infected premises develops.
| Infected premises | Protection zone declared | Earliest infection date* | Meat produced from poultry originating in this area on or since this date is restricted* | Until the Protection Zone is lifted | Virus strain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Belford, North Northumberland, Northumberland | 19 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 | 21 September 2026 | H5N1 |