Declarations currently imposing restrictions on keeping birds. Includes surveillance, restricted, controlled and all-Wales prevention zones.
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All-Wales prevention zone
From 00:01 on 9 April 2026, mandatory housing measures for poultry and other captive birds will be lifted.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across the whole of Wales on Thursday 30 January 2025 will remain in place until a reduction in risk levels indicates it is no longer required.
This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers to help prevent the spread of avian influenza from wild birds or any other source. These include:
- completing the Mandatory biosecurity self-assessment checklist
- taking steps to avoid virus contamination within and between premises
- keeping records available on demand for bird movements, death and disposal
- keeping non-housed birds in fenced enclosed outdoor areas
- restrictions on moving wild game birds caught during the open season
Surveillance, restricted and controlled zones
There are currently no surveillance, restricted or controlled zones for keeping birds.
Keepers can check if they are in a disease control or prevention zone on the avian influenza disease map (from the Animal and Plant Health Agency).
View revoked restrictions for October 2025 to September 2026.
Bird gathering restrictions
You can hold a gathering of poultry and other captive birds in Wales provided you:
- meet the requirements of the poultry general licence for gatherings of poultry
- meet the requirements of the other captive bird gatherings general licence for gatherings of other captive birds
- notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of the gathering at least 7 days before the event