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Compulsory stables in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district: Avian influenza strikes!
From November 2nd, the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district will impose a stable requirement for poultry due to confirmed avian influenza.
Compulsory stables in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district: Avian influenza strikes!
An important change is imminent in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district: From Sunday, November 2nd, domestic poultry will be required to stay in a stable. This has to do with a confirmed H5N1 detection in the Rhäden nature reserve. Loud HNA The Friedrich Löffler Institute (FLI) has officially confirmed the pathogen. Preliminary investigations by the Hessian state laboratory produced positive results, according to which around 60 dead cranes were found.
Poultry farmers in the region are now required to keep their animals in closed stables or in covered facilities that are protected against wild birds. From Sunday, the transport of poultry and birds kept together to markets or similar events is also prohibited. Dr. Thomas Berge, the head of the veterinary office, emphasizes the need to carry out a close risk assessment to prevent further spread.
What is avian influenza?
Avian influenza, caused by influenza viruses, can be very severe in animals. However, there is an all-clear for people: no infection with the H5N1 virus has been detected in Germany. The Robert Koch Institute considers transmission via food to be very unlikely. However, poultry farmers should make sure to keep their animals away from water and to protect feed and bedding from wild birds.
Important information for animal owners: If you notice dead or sick wild birds, please report them immediately to the veterinary office on 06621/87-2302. Anyone who would like to find out more about avian influenza can find comprehensive information on the district's website.
A look into the past: The Epic of Gilgamesh
While we deal with current challenges in this country, we also like to look at history. A fascinating example of this is this Epic of Gilgamesh, which dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and is considered one of humanity's oldest literary works. Originally written in Sumerian, it tells of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and his adventures that lead him to the search for the secret of immortality.
The story begins with the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods. Together they defeat the guardian Humbaba and are confronted with the consequences of their actions by the gods. As history teaches us, the search for immortality is often futile - a theme that finds parallels in many cultures and especially in Bible stories.
The valuable message of this ancient legend has inspired artists and writers throughout the millennia and shows us that we can always learn from our history - whether in the fight against disease or in the search for meaning and immortality.