Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.




Guidance: Official veterinary surgeon (OVS) notes

Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.




Form: Bird gatherings: apply for a specific licence for poultry or other captive birds

Apply for a specific licence to hold a bird gathering of poultry or other captive birds in England.




Form: Bird gatherings: general licence for columbiformes, passeriformes, psittaciformes and birds of prey

Follow the conditions in this general licence to hold a gathering of captive columbiformes, passeriformes, psittaciformes and birds of prey.




Hold a bird gathering in England

Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.