Another outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in South Hams.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed yesterday (Tuesday) in commercial ducks and other mixed poultry at a second premises near Dartington.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place around the premises.

All birds on the infected premises are to be humanely culled.

Devon has been hit hard by bird flu, particularly the areas around Cullompton, Tiverton and Teignbridge.

Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset were placed in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) on September 16.

It is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in the zone to implement enhanced biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.

The most recent protection and surveillance zones near Cullompton have been withdrawn after commercial poultry in a second premises in the area were found to be infected on August 9.

There have been 126 cases of the disease confirmed in poultry and captive birds in England since last November.