Where was bird flu recently detected in Lincolnshire?

Bird flu was recently detected in commercial poultry near Gainsborough and Market Rasen in Lincolnshire.

What action is being taken following the bird flu detection?

All poultry on the affected premises will be humanely culled to prevent further spread of the H5N1 virus.

What zones have been put in place due to the bird flu outbreak?

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established around each premises where bird flu was confirmed.

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Bird Flu Outbreak in Lincolnshire Poultry

15 Apr

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Summary

Bird flu detected in commercial poultry near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
H5N1 virus confirmed in poultry at two other sites recently.
Affected poultry premises will undergo humane culling.

Bird Flu Outbreak in Lincolnshire Poultry

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in commercial poultry in Lincolnshire. Officials confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus at a premises near Gainsborough on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. This latest discovery follows similar findings at a site near Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, and another near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, both reported recently.

As a precautionary measure, all birds on the affected premises are to be humanely culled. This action aims to prevent further transmission of the highly infectious H5N1 virus, which can spread through bird secretions and contaminated environments. To contain the outbreak, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has implemented a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone around each infected location.