Origin Vets

There have been some updates (24th March 2026) in the requirements for the keeping of primates by private individuals in England and Wales. Please make sure you are up to date with these if you have or deal with such primates. They come into force on April 6th 2026. See: Licence conditions for primate keepers (Schedule 1) - GOV.UK

At last! Some good news. Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures in England and Wales at 00:01 on Thursday 09 April 2026. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) requiring mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place across GB. Please make sure you follow the enhanced mandatory biosecurity guidance as the risk of avian influenza continues.

For an update on the AI situation in Wales see : https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-current-restrictions

Due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza in kept and wild birds, the AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will be extended to the whole of England for all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds). These measures will come into force from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November. All keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell