Policy paper

Mitigation strategy for avian influenza in wild birds

What we are doing to reduce the risks from avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds in England and Wales.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 27 January 2026

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England and Wales

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This strategy outlines the considerations assessed for government intervention with avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds in England and Wales.

Published 27 January 2026