A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) (known as Bird Flu) has been confirmed near Market Rasen, West Lindsey.
On Wednesday the 11th of November 2026, a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in a commercial poultry production plant near to Market Rasen.
Lincolnshire County Council have asked us to display this poster, showing basic information on what this means for Bird Keepers.
The area around the reservoir is just within the 3km Protection Zone the rest of the parish is within the 10km Surveillance Zone. There will be some consequences for Bird Keepers.
Full details can be found here on the Government's website.
We will contiune to update our website with other local confirmed cases.