Avian influenza detected in Dalen
Published Feb 2, 2026
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In Dalen near Coevorden, bird flu has been detected at a laying hen farm. To prevent the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature has decided to have the approximately 15,000 chickens on the site culled by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Within the 3-kilometer zone, there is one poultry farm, but it is currently empty because it was culled due to a previous bird flu infection. In the 10-kilometer zone, there are 8 other poultry farms.
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An immediate transport ban is in effect throughout the entire 10-kilometer zone. This means that from locations with birds within this zone, no birds, breeding eggs, and/or consumer eggs may be transported. There is also a ban on the removal of manure from birds and used bedding. Other animals besides birds and their products may still be transported to and from locations with birds, provided it is done according to the strict ...
Source: Agri Holland
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