The flock contains nine birds. A number had died and the remaining live birds at the premises will be humanely culled. A full investigation is under way to determine the source of the infection.
More details on the controls and the declaration from Defra can be found here.
4 May:
Defra has confirmed H5N8 avian influenza in a small backyard flock of chickens at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the infected premises. The flock is estimated to contain around 30 birds. A number have died and the few remaining live birds at the premises are being humanely culled. A full investigation is under way to determine the source of the infection.
Public Health England advises that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
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