France is at the high-risk status on Avian Influenza
France
Published Nov 6, 2021
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France is moving from “moderate” to “high” risk status. The decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, based on the rapid progression of the virus in Europe and the arrival of the risky migratory period, involves the confinement, with a few adjustments, of all poultry throughout France.
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"The evolution of the avian influenza epizootic in Europe is now prompting us to raise the level of risk and take the necessary measures to guarantee the protection of our industries. I therefore appeal to everyone's responsibility. State services are and will be fully mobilized by their side, ”declared Julien Denormandie, in a press release. The change from the status of "moderate" risk, decreed on September 10, to "high" has a strong impact on breeding practices, under the effect of new health regulations introduced at the end of September. By virtue of two decrees dated September 29, 2021, the new legislation indeed imposes the sheltering of poultry (hens, guinea fowl, turkeys) and palmipeds everywhere on the territory when the risk of avian influenza is considered to be raised. Facilities for small farms In this case, the general rule is to enclose the animals in closed buildings but the legislation provides for arrangements targeting small farms. For broilers for example, in ...
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