Alarm in the Peine district: Avian influenza discovered in Kranich!

Alarm in the Peine district: Avian influenza discovered in Kranich!

There is reason for concern in the Peine district: a case of avian influenza has been detected. The virus was found in a crane between Vöhrum and Hämelerwald. This incident is alarming not only for wild birds, but also for poultry farmers in the region, as avian influenza can result in massive animal losses and economic damage regionalheute.de.

Biosecurity measures are required

The district urgently appeals to poultry farmers to take preventative protective measures. This includes basic biosecurity measures: These include changing footwear, wearing protective clothing over everyday clothing, and washing hands thoroughly before and after entering the stable. In addition, third parties should not have access to the enclosures and contact between domestic poultry and wild birds should be avoided. Food and water must be provided in such a way that wild birds cannot access it as this poses a high risk.

Workshops and surveillance

Care and attention are now very important: poultry farmers are asked to have an increased number of deaths or health problems in their animals examined by a veterinarian immediately. In the event of increased losses, a veterinary examination by the farm veterinarian is also mandatory. Untouched or dead animals can be carriers of other diseases, which is why it is not recommended to bring them in for examination yourself.

Registration urgently required

For those who have not yet registered their poultry farms with the relevant authorities, it is high time. This not only protects the health of the animals, but also enables the authorities to react quickly. The virus poses no risk to people or pets such as dogs or cats; Infection only occurs through intensive contact. Eating completely cooked poultry meat and eggs is also safe.

Biosecurity in poultry farming

Since November 2023, over five million animals across Europe have fallen victim to bird flu. This shows how important protective measures are for poultry farming operations landvolk.net highlights. In order to protect animals from biological dangers, the “Biosecurity in Poultry Farming Working Group” has developed the “Lower Saxony Biosecurity Concept for Poultry Farms”. This concept is important for all businesses - including hobby poultry farmers - and is available for download.

With a good sense of safety, poultry farmers can actively help prevent outbreaks. In particular, by adhering to biosecurity measures, the threat of avian influenza is counteracted in order to protect the valuable animals. Animal owners are now required to pay close attention to preventive measures in their own stables. The Veterinary and Food Surveillance Service is available to respond to any reports of dead wild birds. Let's stick together to protect our poultry stocks!