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Bird flu outbreak leaves England and Scotland under 'biosecurity zone' as cases soar
England and Scotland have been placed under mandatory prevention zones amid an alarming surge in cases of bird flu.
Bird flu prevention zone is declared for all of England as number of cases rises - as map shows some counties enforcing even stricter measures
The worrying spike in bird flu cases has led to decision to enforce the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) as keepers will be required to implement extra hygiene measures.