Hungary: The Nébih also identified the bird flu virus in a duck flock in the Csongrád-Csanád county

Published Oct 14, 2024

Tridge summary

The article reports an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu at a liver duck farm in Pusztaszer, Csongrád-Csanád county, Hungary, leading to mass bird culling and the imposition of strict control measures by local authorities to curb the spread of the disease. These measures include limiting the issuance of introduction permits for livestock from affected districts for slaughter, and mandating the closure of poultry farms in high-risk counties to prevent the spread of the disease further. Additionally, it is recommended that non-commercial poultry keepers in these areas provide covered feeding and watering points, or keep their birds indoors to minimize contact with wild birds and prevent the disease from spreading. The article emphasizes the collective responsibility of livestock owners, sector stakeholders, and authorities to contain the epidemic and eradicate the highly pathogenic bird flu from Hungary without delay.
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The H5N1 subtype of the highly pathogenic bird flu virus also appeared in Pusztaszer, Csongrád-Csanád county. Due to the increased mortality and nervous system symptoms in the 9,500 liver duck farm, the keeper suspected avian flu. The affected herd was liquidated by the authority, and a 3 km radius protection zone and an extended surveillance (observation) zone were designated around the farm. The animal health authority introduced new restrictive measures. In the entire territory of Hungary, an introduction permit can only be issued to the non-restricted area of the districts currently affected by the restriction, if the introduced stock is transported from the given holding place only for immediate slaughter. If the epidemic continues to spread, the new measure will automatically come into effect in all affected districts that are not under restrictions. The measure is valid until all restricted areas in the affected district are lifted or withdrawn. In addition, due to the ...
Source: Mbtt

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