As of 16 February 2024, gatherings of all poultry and captive birds are permitted, except for Anseriforme birds (ducks, geese, swans), provided you:
- meet the requirements of the poultry gathering general licence or the captive bird gathering general licence
- notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of the gathering at least 7 days before the event
After more than two years of not allowing gatherings, the second part of 2023 brought a change in the disease picture, with fewer Infected Premises and findings in wild birds. There have been no Infected Premises in Wales since April 2023.
Welsh Government say this move to allow gatherings does not mean the risk of avian influenza has disappeared. Scrupulous hygiene and biosecurity are essential to protect flocks from the threat of disease, and it is important bird keepers continue to complete the biosecurity self-assessment checklist.