Avian Influenza - Protection & Surveillance Zones to be lifted

Defra has confirmed that, subject to no further changes in the disease position, the Protection and Surveillance Zones imposed with regard to the avian influenza outbreak in Suffolk are to be lifted as follows:

• First Protection Zone - to be lifted and become part of wider Surveillance Zone on Saturday 8th December
• Second Protection Zone - to be lifted and become part of wider Surveillance Zone on Monday 10th December
• Wider Surveillance Zone and Restricted Zone to be lifted on Wednesday 19th December.

For further information, please see Defra's website.