Planas calls for calm and caution amid the "most dangerous" moment of avian flu expansion

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has called for calm and caution at the "most dangerous" moment of avian flu expansion, after Spain has adopted new measures starting from November 10 due to the increase in cases. "If we adopt the measures that we have to adopt, we can curb the spread of the evil that is avian flu," Planas assured, asked this Thursday by the media on the first day of the Expo Sagris fair, which is being held until next Sunday at Ifema Madrid. Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) published the adoption of new control measures in areas of special risk and surveillance, starting from November 10, due to the increase in cases of avian flu in Spain. Among them, the prohibition of outdoor poultry farming stands out, although when this is not possible, the authorities may authorize it through the placement of bird nets or any device that prevents the entry of wild birds. The minister has insisted on the need ...