Mandatory housing measures which were introduced to help protect kept birds from Avian Influenza were lifted on Monday 2nd May 2022.
The announcement came from the Chief Veterinary Officer following a review of the Avian Influenza infection risk levels to poultry which have been reclassified from medium (with low uncertainty) to low (with high uncertainty) providing good biosecurity precautions are adhered to.
Increased biosecurity requirements in line with the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in force where all bird keepers must continue to be diligent with biosecurity.
The housing of captive birds within a 3km protection zone will remain, of which there are currently none in force in Wales.
All poultry gatherings will continue to be prohibited.
Avian Influenza continues to circulate the UK with outbreaks reported in Derbyshire during the past week.
Further information and guidance can be found here.