Bird flu in the Göttingen district: crane discovery raises concerns!

Bird flu in the Göttingen district: crane discovery raises concerns!

Worrying news about avian influenza is currently circulating in the districts of Göttingen and Eichsfeld. On Friday afternoon, a dead crane was found in the Göttingen district, confirming suspicion of the dreaded bird flu. This shows the Göttingen Tageblatt. However, Hasan El-Arab, spokesman for the district administration, reassures: “Given the situation, the positive result is not surprising and there is no reason to panic.” However, a possible stable requirement will be considered, depending on how the situation develops.

In the Eichsfeld district, a dead crane was also discovered in a harvested field near Dingelstädt, which tested positive for the pathogen. Here, concerned citizens informed the office about a sick-looking animal that was isolated from its group. Confirmation from the Friedrich Löffler Institute is still pending. However, the remaining cranes appear healthy and have now left the area. No further measures such as barriers are planned for the time being, although the Worbis veterinary office is in contact with the poultry farmers.

Stable duty and precautionary measures

In view of current developments, the Cloppenburg district has already introduced a stable requirement for poultry farmers after an outbreak was discovered in a turkey fattening farm. 7,400 turkeys were killed there. The Cloppenburg district has set up an exclusion zone with a radius of ten kilometers around the affected company. This affects communities such as Garrel and Cloppenburg, where a total of 36,300 turkeys are affected. This is the fourth confirmed outbreak since mid-October. The NDR also informs that a similar decision was made in a farm with 5,300 ducks.

To minimize the spread of bird flu, owners are strongly advised to house their animals. Particular precautionary measures are required, particularly near bodies of water where infected wild birds could be present. In addition, nature conservation associations such as BUND and Nabu warn against feeding wild birds and advise reporting sick or dead animals immediately.

Cooperation and challenges

The districts emphasize the willingness of poultry farmers to cooperate, even if critical reactions occur sporadically. Many owners understand the need for protective measures, especially against the dreaded avian influenza. Collaboration proves to be essential. Sanctions such as fines or confinement can be imposed in the event of violations of the stable requirement in order to continue to secure poultry farming, reports the MDR.

In order to ensure the health of the animals and food safety, we continue to closely monitor and provide information. Citizens are asked to be vigilant and report suspicious animals in order to face this challenge together. It remains to be hoped that the situation can be brought under control quickly and the poultry population in the region remains stable.