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Affects all poultry farmers: bird flu reaches the Freising district!
First case of avian influenza in the Freising district: Authorities warn poultry farmers of high risks and necessary biosecurity measures.
Affects all poultry farmers: bird flu reaches the Freising district!
Bird flu has now also found its way into the Freising district. The district office has reported the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Eching. A dead swan tested positive for the virus, raising alarm bells and requiring the attention of poultry farmers. How Hallberger reported, owners are advised to pay particular attention to compliance with biosecurity measures.
The situation is not new. From September to October 2025, 15 outbreaks of HPAI have already been identified in poultry farms in seven federal states across Germany. Seven dead wild birds in the Bavarian wild population also tested positive for the virus during this period. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) assumes that the risk of introduction and spread of HPAI H5 in Germany is high and calls for strict adherence to biosecurity measures.
Biosecurity measures are essential
Biosecurity-related measures are particularly important for poultry farmers, whether commercial or private. Loud stmelf.bayern.de Consistent implementation of these measures minimizes the risk of infections. This includes, among other things, changing clothes and shoes, cleaning and disinfection measures and securing against unauthorized entry. It is important to prevent contact between domestic poultry and wild birds.
According to animal health law, animal owners are obliged to take appropriate measures. Small, private poultry farms must also be reported to the veterinary office and the Bavarian Animal Diseases Fund. These mandatory registrations are important to ensure effective surveillance and timely action against the spread of avian influenza.
Current risk situation in Germany
The HPAI viruses circulate worldwide, with particular focus on the H5 and H7 subtypes. Loud tierseucheninfo.niedersachsen.de There have been increased outbreaks since September 2025, especially in Lower Saxony, where exclusion zones for animal owners have been set up. No outbreaks were detected in Germany from April to August 2025, but there have been over 20 confirmed HPAI cases in various federal states in the last few months.
Although human contact with the virus is rare and usually mild, caution is advised. The Foreign Office has even issued travel recommendations for the USA, where the virus has spread, among other things, in dairy cattle and sporadically in domestic animals such as cats.
In summary, it can be said that all poultry farmers in the region are well advised to prepare for a possible requirement to keep stables and take active measures. Aviary keeping is permitted as long as it is ensured that the run is protected by insurmountable barriers and a closed roof structure. The situation requires vigilance and a good hand in handling one's own stocks in order to avoid possible damage.