Bird flu threatens poultry farming in Königs Wusterhausen: Wiesenhof reacts!

Bird flu threatens poultry farming in Königs Wusterhausen: Wiesenhof reacts!

In recent days, bird flu has caused concern in the Dahme-Spreewald district. Dead wild birds were discovered in Königs Wusterhausen, where the poultry producer Wiesenhof runs five farms. The situation is serious, although Wiesenhof has announced that there is no outbreak in the region so far. Nevertheless, they take strict hygiene measures and keep their animals in closed housing. The risk of infection is high because several wild birds and also poultry are affected.

Anyone affected by bird flu cannot hope for luck. If suspicion arises, all stocks in affected companies must be killed immediately and disposed of hygienically, as ordered by the Brandenburg Ministry of Agriculture. There is even talk of an outbreak of this magnitude being unique in the region. In Neuhardenberg, authorities found it necessary to cull 80,000 ducks, and 50,000 chickens suffered a similar fate in Neutrebbin.

Stables and safety precautions

From October 29th, the district has issued a ban on keeping poultry in stables in order to contain the spread of the virus. The public is asked to report dead wild birds and to strictly adhere to safety regulations. Hobby keepers of poultry should also review and adapt their safety measures.

The hygiene precautions at Wiesenhof have been massively increased. The measures include hygiene zones and reduced movement of people. In addition, all animals are checked for possible diseases before slaughter. Unfortunately, the operators are forced to take the situation seriously, even if no illnesses have been detected among their own animals. The district has also reported a dramatic increase in wild bird deaths, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

The population must act

In order to slow the spread of bird flu, the district appeals to citizens to monitor closely and report dead wild birds immediately. By providing precise information about the location where they were found, they make a valuable contribution to combating the virus. These appeals could soon be decisive in determining the extent to which poultry populations in the region remain stable.

The situation remains tense and the coming days will show whether the measures taken are effective. The district and Wiesenhof are committed to bringing the situation under control and protecting the animals as best as possible. It is to be hoped that bird flu will soon be a thing of the past and that the poultry industry in the region can continue to operate normally again.

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