From 00:01 on 13 November, mandatory housing measures will be introduced in Wales as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
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All-Wales avian influenza prevention zone declaration: 13 November 2025 , file type: PDF, file size: 805 KB
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From 00:01 on 13 November, mandatory housing measures will be introduced in Wales as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. From this date it will be:
- a legal requirement for all keepers of 50 or more birds of any species to house them.
- mandatory housing will also apply to flocks of less than 50 birds of any species if eggs or poultry products are sold or given away.
- additional biosecurity measures for gamebirds are also being introduced.