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Frank Zander mourns the loss of Erna the goose: bird flu hits Kremmen hard!
Bird flu is spreading in Kremmen; Entertainer Frank Zander loses his adopted goose Erna to the virus.
Frank Zander mourns the loss of Erna the goose: bird flu hits Kremmen hard!
In recent weeks, bird flu has reached worrying proportions in Germany, as the tragic story of Frank Zander shows. The popular entertainer lost his beloved goose Erna, which he rescued from a slaughterhouse seven years ago. The goose came from the Kremmen Spargelhof, where around 5,000 geese and 3,600 ducks had to be killed because of the disease. An infected crane transmitted the virus to the animals, which gave Zander a hard time, because Erna was not just a pet, but a part of his family who even had offspring. Their chicks were named after Zander's hits "Eileen" and "Kurt". Moz reports.
The spread of bird flu has not yet reached its peak in Germany. To date, hundreds of thousands of animals have been killed and over 500,000 farm animals have been affected. Industry expert Robert Schmack warns of possible price increases for eggs and poultry meat. Egg prices could rise by up to 50 percent, although empty shelves in the supermarket are not to be expected. Free-range and organic eggs could be particularly affected, which could come as an unpleasant surprise for consumers. In this context, Schmack emphasizes that self-sufficiency is important and that imports from abroad should be rejected. The concern about rising prices is palpable, especially since the President of the Central Association of the German Poultry Industry, Hans-Peter Goldnick, is concerned, but is less pessimistic. Tagesschau reports.
The Christmas party continues
Despite the loss of Erna, Frank Zander remains optimistic and is planning his traditional Christmas party for the homeless on December 22nd at Berlin's Estrel Hotel. Around 2,500 guests are expected to enjoy roast goose, and the cost increases caused by bird flu will be offset by donations and relief efforts. This campaign has existed for 30 years and shows Zander's tireless commitment to those in need, even in difficult times. Moz continues to report.
The current situation highlights the uncertainty in the poultry industry. Although the numbers are alarming, the industry is hopeful that the situation will stabilize. Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer is calling for joint action in the EU to combat the disease and minimize damage to agriculture. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) reports on many commercial poultry farmers who were forced to kill their animals. Even if the challenges are great, the belief that things will get better soon remains.