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Avian influenza in the Wartburg district: mandatory stables come into force today!
In the Wartburg district, breeders must bring poultry into the stable from November 7th, 2025 because of bird flu. Strict requirements follow.
Avian influenza in the Wartburg district: mandatory stables come into force today!
At the end of October, three cranes introduced avian influenza, also known as bird flu, into the Wartburg district. This news has alarmed the Thuringian Ministry of Social Affairs because the first cases have already occurred. The district administration then issued a “general order for protection against avian influenza”, which comes into force today, November 7, 2025. For this reason, many breeders, dealers and companies have to expect strict requirements.
The situation represents a difficult decision for many small poultry farmers in Thuringia: the poultry may have to be housed. According to information from Rassegefluegel Thüringen, official publications and orders that regulate protection against avian influenza are legally binding. Failure to comply will result in appropriate penalties.
Background and measures
Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease that can be fatal to birds. In order to prevent the virus, which can be introduced into domestic poultry flocks by wild birds, breeders and animal owners must take stricter measures. A dynamic map on the Thuringian Ministry of Health's homepage provides up-to-date information on installation obligations and other restrictions. This allows owners to search for specific regulations by entering addresses.
- Gründe für die Aufstallung:
- 1. Verhinderung des Eintrags des Geflügelpestvirus von Wildvögeln in Hausgeflügelbestände.
- 2. Bei Ausbruch der Geflügelpest in einem Bestand erlässt das Veterinäramt Restriktionszonen (Sperrbezirk und Beobachtungsgebiet).
- 3. Mögliche „Mischformen“: Auch nach Aufhebung einer Restriktionszone kann die Aufstallungspflicht bestehen bleiben.
The veterinary service plays a central role in the fight against avian influenza and implements the necessary measures. In close cooperation with the state animal disease crisis team, which includes the Thuringian Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Interior, everything possible is being done to protect the health of the poultry.
It is now particularly important for breeders and keepers to comply with the new regulations in order to secure their stocks. The virus has already caused massive losses in poultry farming in the past. According to the Thuringian Ministry of Social Affairs, we are moving through a critical phase that requires special attention.
Further information on current developments can be found on the website insuedthueringen.de and rassegefluegel-th.de. Informative articles are also available office.com to find.