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Avian influenza alerts the Oder-Spree district: Important information here!
Current information on avian influenza in the Oder-Spree district: measures, information and contact details for poultry farmers.
Avian influenza alerts the Oder-Spree district: Important information here!
Concern about avian influenza, also known as avian influenza, is increasing in the Oder-Spree district. The latest information on this can be found on the district's website, where a news ticker provides regular updates, information and measures. Particular attention should be paid to the general provision for identifying and combating the disease. The city of Storkow (Mark) appeals to poultry farmers to always keep themselves up to date. The exchange is crucial here, especially when new knowledge emerges about the danger of the disease. The Veterinary and Food Inspection Office is available to answer any questions on 03366 35 3920.
Poultry farmers should exercise particular caution. Wild birds found dead should under no circumstances be touched and should be reported to the veterinary office immediately. This is particularly important because the disease can be transmitted through contact between wild and domestic poultry.
Risks and precautions
Strict biosecurity measures are necessary to protect local populations. These measures not only aim to prevent contact with wild birds, but also include reporting to the district administrative authority any waterfowl and birds of prey found dead as well as suspected cases of kept birds. Every poultry farmer who keeps animals (even just one) is also obliged to report their keeping within a week.
Outlook and experiences from the past
The reality in Europe shows that the number of outbreaks is essentially increasing, while neighboring countries such as Germany and Italy have been affected by similar epidemics since October 2025. In autumn 2024, Austria already experienced several large outbreaks, which led to drastic measures in certain regions, such as the establishment of protection and surveillance zones. At that time, over 200,000 animals had to be culled because of the disease.
Combating highly pathogenic avian influenza requires rapid and decisive responses, particularly in areas classified as “high risk areas”. In these zones, poultry should be kept in enclosed housing facilities to prevent further outbreaks. While authorities are on constant alert and conducting risk assessments, everyone hopes that ongoing prevention and surveillance efforts bear fruit.
It is advisable for anyone interested to regularly check the Oder-Spree district website to stay up to date on current developments with regard to avian influenza. For further information, the [Consumer Health] page is a helpful resource.
Stay healthy and take good care of your animals!