Animal health
Avian Influenza
Poultry housing measures were lifted on Monday 2 May 2022. Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place for all birds.
If you intend to allow your birds outside you must prepare the outside areas. Please check Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted
More information:
- Avian influenza (bird flu) provides more information.
- Use the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) self-assessment checklist
Report suspected Avian Influenza (bird flu)
- Defra helpline Phone 0345 933 5577 to report dead wild birds.
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Phone 0300 020 0301 to report suspicion of disease in your flock.
Report animal health concerns
Licensing and keeping animals
Poultry keeping: customer registration
Contact us for advice or information on keeping livestock.
Contact Animal Health
- Kirklees Council
- Address Animal Health, PO Box 1720, Huddersfield, HD1 9EL
- Email animal.health@kirklees.gov.uk
- Phone 01484 221000