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Bird flu ensures strict rules at poultry shows in Central Saxony!
Central Saxony is tightening the rules for poultry shows from November 17th due to an outbreak of bird flu in Ebersbach.
Bird flu ensures strict rules at poultry shows in Central Saxony!
In Central Saxony, the requirements for poultry shows will be stricter than ever before from November 17, 2025. The reason? An outbreak of the dreaded bird flu was detected in a poultry flock in the municipality of Ebersbach in the Meißen district. The official regulations, which apply from the above date, require that only birds from flocks that have not taken part in any other exhibitions in the last 21 days are allowed to take part. This measure aims to further contain the spread of the virus and protect public health. The Central Saxony Food Inspection and Veterinary Office (Lüva) is already appealing to all poultry farmers to carefully check biosecurity measures and to minimize contact between domestic poultry and wild birds.
Biosecurity measures are now more urgent than ever. Among other things, it is recommended to introduce access restrictions to poultry flocks and to wear suitable protective clothing. “Changing footwear before entering the stables should become the new routine,” says an expert. Particular attention is paid to hygienic hand cleaning before any contact with animals. These precautions are crucial to keep dangerous animal disease pathogens away. According to the LGL Bayern, the authority can even order poultry to be kept in stables if the risks are deemed to be too high.
Precautionary measures and appeal to owners
Transmission of influenza A viruses usually occurs through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated materials, not through the air. To counteract this risk, feeding places must be made inaccessible to wild birds. Animal owners are therefore required to act preventively and do everything they can to avoid infection. Especially for herds with more than 1,000 animals, additional protective measures are required, such as the creation of cleaning and disinfection protocols.
The new regulations could also have far-reaching effects on local poultry shows. However, pigeons are exempt from these strict requirements, which brings a little relief to many owners. Nevertheless, it is important for all owners to take hygiene seriously and avoid contact with wild birds.
In this tense situation, everyone involved must have a good hand in keeping the situation under control. It's not just the timely reporting of cases of illness that counts, but also the willingness to adhere to the new rules. It is therefore essential to rethink how we deal with poultry.
It remains to be seen whether the new measures will be enough to get avian influenza under control. But one thing is certain: the health of people and animals has top priority. If we follow the recommended measures, this will help prevent the spread of the virus.