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Poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday 13 November as measures are introduced to combat the heightened risk of avian influenza.

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Given midge-borne Bluetongue virus has reached Wales, and historic temperature data and modelling work indicates it is very unlikely for midge-borne transmission of bluetongue virus to occur after 10 November in Wales, I will declare an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) commencing on 10 November.

IR’s restricted for life as of 1st January 2026

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From midday 21 September 2025, some movement restrictions will be eased for all animals vaccinated against Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) moving from the restricted zone into Wales

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Keepers have an opportunity to vaccinate their stock in preparation for sales and movements from 21 September.

Important changes to the Bluetongue restrictions currently in place in Wales will come into effect two weeks today.