Bird flu diagnosed in Germany just across the border at Losser

Published 2024년 7월 3일

Tridge summary

A new outbreak of avian flu, caused by the serotype H7, has been reported in Germany, marking the first time this strain has been observed near the Netherlands since 2003. In response to this, Germany has established a 10-kilometer restriction zone around the affected area, encompassing six poultry farms. This zone is subject to a transport ban on poultry and egg products, as well as a prohibition on the disposal of bird manure and used litter. A tracing investigation is underway to contain the spread of the infection. Additionally, two companies in the Dutch part of the 3-kilometer zone are being screened by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

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The infection in Germany is with a different serotype, namely H7. This is a new development. Since 2003, no outbreak with a highly pathogenic variant of this serotype has occurred so close to the Netherlands. There are no indications yet that H7 is circulating in wild birds in the Netherlands. Due to the outbreak close to the Dutch border, a restriction zone with a radius of 10 kilometers must be established. There are 6 poultry farms within the 3 and 10 kilometer zone. A transport ban applies immediately within the 10-kilometer area. This means that poultry and breeding and consumption eggs may not be transported from locations with birds in this zone. There is also a ban on the disposal of bird manure and used litter, and on other animals ...

Source: Agri Holland