Second avian flu outbreak in Wyre
A full investigation is being carried out to confirm the source of the infection. (stock image)
Defra has confirmed a second outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 in Wyre, Lancashire, in a flock of around 1,000 pheasants.
The case was identified on a farm near Pilling as part of routine investigations being carried out following confirmation of H5N8 at another pheasant farm in Lancashire on 24 January. There is a business link between the two premises.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the infected premises. A number of birds have died and samples taken tested positive for H5N8. The surviving birds are being humanely culled.
A full investigation is being carried out to confirm the source of the infection and related premises have been placed under restrictions until all investigations are complete.
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