Bird flu alarm in the Dachau district: urgently strengthen hygiene!

Bird flu alarm in the Dachau district: urgently strengthen hygiene!

Bird flu is currently also making news in the Dachau district. The risk of infection should not be underestimated, especially after the virus was positively detected in a wild goose on October 9th. Since then, there have been various abnormalities in the region, which have increased in recent days. In the neighborhood, in the Freising district, a dead swan was found that also carried the virus. These developments have alarmed local authorities and the public is asked to be particularly vigilant. The South German reports that the Dachau Veterinary Office is calling on poultry farmers to review their operational hygiene measures and, if necessary, strengthen them.

In the region north of Munich, reports of carcasses of infected wild birds are increasing. The veterinary office points out that pet owners should urgently seek veterinary advice if their animals have any abnormalities or illnesses. It is also advised not to touch dead or sick wild birds and to keep dogs away from them. Anyone who finds such animals should report this immediately to the Dachau Veterinary Office: by phone at 08131/741446 or by email at veterinaeramt@lra-dah.bayern.de.

Bird flu: A major threat to domesticated animals

The spread of avian influenza, a virus primarily found in wild waterfowl, is not only affecting the environment but is also having a significant impact on domesticated animals. Loud NDR Birds can become ill with different variants of the flu, with the different virus strains varying greatly. Low-pathogenic viruses of subtypes H5 and H7 can mutate and cause highly pathogenic forms that are particularly dangerous for domestic poultry. This mutation can result in high mortality rates in chickens and turkeys.

The common symptoms in chickens include lethargy, loss of appetite and shortness of breath. In most cases, waterfowl become less seriously ill, but that doesn't mean they can't contribute to the spread of the virus. Transmission often occurs through the feces of infected birds and can also occur through the consumption of carrion by birds of prey.

Advice for the population

The authorities in Dachau and the surrounding area have taken several measures to prevent the bird flu from spreading further. Compulsory stables can be imposed in affected areas, and restricted areas have been set up around infection sites. In addition, dead birds must be reported to the veterinary authority to ensure complete documentation of the infection process.

The public is advised to exercise particular caution. This applies both to the handling of wild birds and to hygiene in your own poultry farming. The Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) offers valuable information and recommendations on its website.

Given the current situation, residents in the Dachau district should be aware that bird flu, although challenging, can be managed with hygiene and caution. In other words, a good hand in handling the situation can help contain the spread of the virus.

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