Bird keepers have been urged to "ensure they have the very highest levels of biosecurity in place" after bird flu was confirmed at a poultry farm in Wales.
Welsh Government confirmed the presence of the disease on a mixed poultry premises near Crickhowell, in Powys, on Friday, December 3.
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A statement from the Welsh Government said: "On 3rd December, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a premises near Crickhowell, Powys.
"A Protection Zone, Surveillance Zone and Restricted Zone has been put in place around the infected premises."
The chief veterinary officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop confirmed this as Wales' third outbreak this year, with one occurring just a month ago in Wrexham.
While the outbreak isn't thought to be threatening to human health or food sources, she stressed the importance of bird keepers remaining vigilant.
She said: "This confirmation of a case of avian influenza in mixed poultry is further evidence of the need for all keepers of birds to ensure they have the very highest levels of biosecurity in place.
“New housing measures have come into force to protect poultry and kept birds, but I must stress that this is at its most effective when combined with implementation of the most stringent biosecurity measures.
“This is the third case of avian influenza to be confirmed in Wales this winter so far, which highlights the importance for keepers of birds to be vigilant.
“Public Health Wales has said the risk to the health of the public from Avian Influenza is very low and the Food Standards Agency has made clear it does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
“Suspicion of avian influenza or any other notifiable disease must be reported to the Animal and Plant Health Agency immediately."
Members of the public are encouraged to not pick up or touch any sick or dead birds and instead contact the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.
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