10,000 animals in the Emsland infected with bird flu

10,000 animals in the Emsland infected with bird flu

05/25/2013

In Emsland, another case of bird flu type H7 was found. According to the agricultural authorities, "10,000 laying hens are affected".

No danger to humans
In the northern German district of Emsland, the mild form of avian influenza (type H7) was found during self-inspections in a stable with more than 10,000 laying hens. In recent weeks, several cases have been reported in Lower Saxony, each of which was a mild variant of influenza. The Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday that the animals "must now be killed as a precautionary measure". No danger for humans.

Restricted area of ​​one kilometer
Around the epidemic plant was established a restricted zone of one kilometer. In this area is also the stock, where it came at the beginning of the month to the outbreak of bird flu. Currently, there are no indications that these are so-called contact stocks. In this restricted area, where a total of three farms are located, poultry must not be transported. If there is no new case in the 21 days after cleaning and disinfection of the affected farm, the measures can be lifted again. In addition, epidemiological investigations will also be carried out in order to identify the causes, where appropriate, and to identify contact holdings. (Sb)

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