Bird flu: near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/36)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds on 29 March 2025.

Case information

3 May 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/36), the 3km protection zone has ended. The area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

29 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/36).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All affected birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

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Case number: AIV 2025/36

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Published 29 March 2025
Last updated 3 May 2025 show all updates
  1. Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/36), the 3km protection zone has ended. The area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

  2. First published.