
Defra raised the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Great Britain from medium to high after 20 wild-bird detections between 1 October and 6 November. It reported four domestic poultry outbreaks since the start of the 2026/27 season and said the risk of infection in poultry with suboptimal biosecurity had increased to medium.
Higher infection pressure raises the risk of further poultry outbreaks and related culling or movement restrictions, which could tighten poultry supply and support prices.
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