Near Seaton, Devon
Control Status:  In Force
Last updated: 8 September 2025
Case number: AIV 2025/58

Disease Type: Bird flu (avian influenza)
Disease control zone type: Surveillance zone
Virus strain: H5N1
Case opened date: 8 August 2025

Details:
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around the premises near Seaton, East Devon, Devon (AIV 2025/58) the protection zone has ended and the area that formed the zone becomes part of the surveillance zone.

The following disease control zones are in place around the premises:
10km surveillance zone

All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Note:
Bird flu is a notifiable animal disease. If type of bird flu in poultry is suspected keepers must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, they should contact their local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.

If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, report them to the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77).