France: Compulsory sheltering of poultry in all farms located in areas at particular risk amidst avian influenza

There are currently 25 cases in wildlife in Europe; Belgium reported a case at an ornamental bird trader on September 3 and Luxembourg at an amateur breeder on September 8, linked to the Belgian trader. In France, a case was confirmed in an individual holding several hundred animals (mixed farmyard including ducks and geese) in the Ardennes (H5N8 HP). In view of these elements and according to the recommendations of ANSES, the DGAL issued an order raising the level of risk on the national territory from negligible to moderate, which implies in particular sheltering (confinement or protection by net) compulsory for all poultry farms located in Special Risk Areas (ZRP). As of September 13, 2021, 423 municipalities in the Pays de la Loire are concerned: Loire-Atlantique: 117 ...