Defra said a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been established around the premises to contain the highly contagious flu.

Bird flu outbreak confirmed at commercial poultry farm

Gloucester City Council leader Richard Cook says barriers to controlling the population urban gulls is an unnecessary risk.

Calls for better management of gull numbers amid bird flu concerns

Cornwall was declared an Avian Flu prevention Zone last month

Dozens of dead birds found on Cornish beach amid bird flu outbreak

The popular attraction had to be closed for two weeks following an outbreak of avian flu

Devon zoo reopens after bird flu outbreak

The positive cases of avian flu have meant that they have been placed under a restriction notice by APHA

Zoo keeps birds affected by flu 'to minimum' after restriction order

An outbreak of bird flu has impacted more than 1,500 wild birds in more than 360 locations. 

Worst ever bird flu outbreak sparks new rules for all South West keepers

Case of bird flu confirmed at South West zoo 

Dozens of dead birds have been found washed up along the coast of Cornwall.

Wildlife experts issue warning to not touch dead birds 

The gannets are set to be tested for bird flu following concerns raised by the local wildlife trust

Dozens of dead birds washed up on beaches spark bird flu fears 

The Mousehole Bird Hospital usually treats over 1000 birds every year. 

Bird hospital in Cornwall forced to cull after bird flu outbreak

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust has also urged people to not touch dead or sick birds as it grows concerned over a potential outbreak there.

Bird flu cases increase across Cornwall amid concerns of growing outbreak

Lohman Brown chickens at Packsfield Farm, Fakenham, Norfolk. Tuesday February 21, 2006. EU countries will debate growing demands for immediate "preventive vaccination" against bird flu today, as the British government insisted that contingency plans were robust if the virus arrived in the UK. See PA Story HEALTH BirdFlu. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Radburn/PA. 21-Feb-2006

A new outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Devon, according to officials.

More bird flu cases confirmed in Devon

There are three parts of the South West - in Devon and Somerset - with confirmed bird flu cases

Three outbreaks of bird flu confirmed in the South West

A poultry farmer from the Chew Valley says he could lose his free range status if bird flu restrictions continue.

Somerset farmer fears losing free range status because of bird flu restrictions

A woman made the "disturbing" discovery while out walking her dog

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