It’s the fourth outbreak in Devon in recent weeksChickens and ducks(Image: PA)

Another case of bird flu has been confirmed at a farm in Devon.

The department for Environment, Food & Rural affairs has confirmed a case of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in poultry at a site near Exminster.

All birds on the site will be culled, DEFRA has said and a 3km protection zone has been established around the premises.

A 10km surveillance zone is also in place around the area.

The outbreak was confirmed on August 31 by DEFRA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

DEFRA said: “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Exminster, Teignbridge, Devon on 31 August 2025.

“A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.”

There are four active bird flu protection and surveillance zones across Devon.

Back in August, outbreaks were confirmed in Seaton and Lifton, while another case was confirmed at a farm in Tiverton at the end of July.

Four active protection zones in Devon as four bird flu outbreaks have been confirmedFour active protection zones in Devon as four bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed(Image: DEFRA)

In 3km protection zones and 3km temporary control zones, you must:

follow the rules for 10km surveillance zones and 10km temporary control zoneskeep poultry and other captive birds housed – find out how to house them safelyfollow the instructions from your veterinary inspector to dispose of any bird carcassesnot spread poultry litter, manure or slurry, or remove them from your premisesnot move poultry or other captive birds onto or off your premises without a licence (there are exceptions for pets)not move eggs without a licence (you can move table eggs to wholesale or retail premises to be sold directly to consumers)not move poultry meat inside or outside the zone, unless you follow the rules in the case declaration

If you’re in a 10km surveillance zone or a 10km temporary control zone, you must:

keep a record of all poultry or poultry eggs that enter or leave your premises, except table eggs that are being moved direct to wholesale or retail premises to be sold directly to consumersnot move poultry, other captive birds, or mammals (including pigs) to or from premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept without a licence (there are exceptions for pets)not spread poultry litter, manure or slurry, or remove them from your premises