Zoo and zoo in Berlin: shock because of mouth and claw disease!

Zoo and zoo in Berlin: shock because of mouth and claw disease!

shock for animal lovers in Berlin! The capital city zoo and the zoo remain closed until further notice, for an alarming reason: the mouth and claw disease (MKS) struck in the Hönow (Märkisch-Oderland) region). This highly contagious disease not only affects farm animals such as sheep and cattle, but could also threaten giraffes, elephants and other animals in the zoo. According to the announcement of the two facilities, it remains uncertain when the gates can be opened again. However, the aquarium in the zoo remains accessible to visitors, such as Tierpark Berlin reports.

The closure aims to protect the animals from a possible infection. Dr. Andreas Knieriem, the director of the zoo and zoo, said: "A breakout of the MKS in our facilities would have catastrophic consequences for our animals." The week before, a surveillance area with a radius of 10 kilometers around Hönow was set up, and the employees of the animal systems living in this area were released from work. The feed deliveries from the affected area were discontinued to prevent the virus from spreading. Testing has already been carried out at various animal species, including highly threatened Rothschild giraffes and tramplings. The results of these tests are expected this week, according to BZ Berlin.

The Situation leads to a dramatic uncertainty about the safety of the animals in the two facilities. Experts are already discussing possible vaccination measures to minimize another risk. While all the necessary measures are taken, the health of our animal residents is at the top.

bz berlin