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Red alert: Avian influenza autumn in Saxony - animals at risk!
Current warning about avian influenza in Saxony: First suspected cases, risks for poultry flocks and recommended precautionary measures.
Red alert: Avian influenza autumn in Saxony - animals at risk!
Avian influenza is spreading in Germany – and it is getting serious. Like that Pirna District Office reported, cases of avian influenza are increasing in both domestic and wild birds. The first suspected cases of the H5N1 virus in Saxony, which were discovered in wild birds, are particularly alarming. The Friedrich Löffler Institute estimates the risk of the virus entering poultry flocks through contact with wild birds to be high. The risk of transmission is serious because the virus can be spread over long distances by bird migration.
Waterfowl such as ducks and geese usually only become mildly ill, which can lead to the illness not being noticed in time. The authorities are therefore alarmed and are asking the population to immediately report dead wild birds so that an investigation can be carried out for the dangerous disease. It is important to take avian influenza seriously because it is a serious, often fatal viral disease in birds and can also be transmitted to humans and other animals.
Precautions for poultry farmers
Poultry farmers are urged to help prevent the virus from being introduced into their flocks. The recommended measures include extensive cleaning and disinfection campaigns and avoiding any contact between kept poultry and wild birds. If abnormalities in the behavior of animals are found or if an infectious disease is suspected, the animals should be isolated and both a veterinarian and the food control and veterinary office should be informed. Further information about avian influenza and how to combat it is available from the Friedrich Löffler Institute.
The authorities' appeal is clear: everyone can help contain the spread of avian influenza. Together we can help protect local poultry populations through caution and vigilance.
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The current challenges of avian influenza should not discourage us – with the right knowledge and a pinch of caution, we can all help protect our animals and our community. Let's make the most of it!