Bird flu outbreak in Aytos

Published May 22, 2025

Tridge summary

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has announced an outbreak of influenza A at a livestock facility in Aytos, leading to increased mortality among 27,545 laying hens. A protection and surveillance zone have been established, and legal actions are being taken to limit the spread of the disease. High biosecurity measures are being implemented, and poultry farmers may be compensated for losses. The agency also confirms that poultry products from the facility do not pose a risk to human health.
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Original content

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has identified an outbreak of influenza A (flu) in a livestock facility in the town of Aytos, Aytos municipality, Burgas region. The outbreak was identified after a report was filed by the owner of the facility about increased mortality among birds. A total of 27,545 laying hens are raised in the facility. A 3-kilometer protection zone has been defined around the affected livestock facility, which includes the town of Aytos and the village of Malka Polyana from Aytos municipality, Burgas region. The 10-kilometer surveillance zone includes: the villages of Lyaskovo, Sadievo, Karanovo, Pirne, Polyanovo and Karageorgievo from Aytos municipality, Burgas region; the villages of Krastina and Vinarsko from Kameno municipality, Burgas region; the town of Balgarovo and the village of Mirolyubovo from Burgas municipality, Burgas region. In order to limit the disease and prevent its spread, the necessary legal actions will be taken. An epizootic ...
Source: Agri

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