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Compulsory stables until the end of December: Avian influenza threatens the Elbe magpie!
The Elbe-Elster district is extending the obligation to keep poultry in stables until the end of 2025 due to avian influenza.
Compulsory stables until the end of December: Avian influenza threatens the Elbe magpie!
In Brandenburg the situation for poultry farmers remains tense. The Elbe-Elster district has decided to extend the obligation to keep poultry with more than 50 animals until December 31, 2025. This measure is necessary in response to the current avian influenza situation after five wild birds found dead in the district tested positive for the avian influenza virus subtype H5N1 Niederlausitz Current reported.
The German veterinary authorities have paid increased attention to biosecurity measures in recent months. These are crucial to protect poultry populations and prevent disease pathogens from entering farms. Compliance with these measures is also very important for hobby and leisure activities. In this context, animal owners are obliged to regularly review and adapt their practices Stmelf Bavaria informed.
Biosecurity first
The housing obligation applies not only to chickens, but also to other poultry species such as turkeys, guinea fowls, partridges, pheasants, ratites, quails, ducks and geese. Poultry farmers must ensure that their flocks are kept safe for wild birds. Runs should be designed to protect against wild bird droppings and other sources of contamination. Food, bedding and water must be stored out of the reach of wild animals, according to information from the LGL Bavaria emerges.
Hygiene measures must also be observed: This includes wearing special footwear or overshoes before entering the poultry area. Hand hygiene precautions also play a major role in avoiding transmission of the virus. Direct contact between farmed poultry and wild birds should be avoided as much as possible.
What to do in the event of deaths?
Citizens are asked to report dead wild birds immediately. The contact number for this is 03535 46 2681. Reporting to the responsible veterinary offices is also important in order to be able to react in a timely manner. Each report can be of great importance to limit the spread of avian influenza and to implement all relevant biosecurity measures in a calibrated manner.
In summary: The extension of the housing obligation requires increased vigilance and commitment to the health of the animals from all affected poultry farmers. Only by strictly following biosecurity measures can the risk of further infections be minimized.