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Bird flu is raging in Upper Bavaria: Dead greylag geese alert the authorities!
In Mühldorf am Inn, bird flu was detected in dead greylag geese. Current warnings and recommendations for pet owners.
Bird flu is raging in Upper Bavaria: Dead greylag geese alert the authorities!
Five dead greylag geese were recently discovered in Jettenbach, Upper Bavaria, in which the Mühldorf am Inn district office confirmed bird flu. This worrying news comes at a time when bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is becoming increasingly prevalent in wild birds and livestock farms nationwide. The district office has already taken measures and is urgently warning livestock owners to be prepared for alarming signs due to the current infection situation. The dead geese were found near a weir, highlighting the widespread spread of the virus and underscoring that the spread of bird flu must be taken seriously. Antenne.de reports that there have already been numerous other cases in Bavaria.
In view of the growing threat, Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer has called on the population to take increased protective measures. In doing so, he wants to prevent bird flu from spreading further and causing damage to agriculture. In Baden-Württemberg, 15,000 animals have already been killed in a poultry farm due to infections with the HPAIV (H5N1) virus. In fact, thousands of cranes have also died this year, underscoring the urgency of the situation. However, according to the Robert Koch Institute, there are currently no known cases of bird flu in humans and the risks to the population are currently considered minimal. Tagesschau.de emphasizes that caution is still required when in direct contact with sick birds.
Prevention measures for livestock farmers
The Avian Influenza Ordinance, which regulates the fight against bird flu in Germany, has set out clear regulations for poultry farmers. They must register their animals with the responsible authorities and keep precise records of their populations. If more than three animals are lost within 24 hours, the animal owner must have the cause clarified by a veterinarian. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) has upgraded the potential risks to “high” due to infections in wild birds and the numerous outbreaks in poultry farms. [BMLEH.de].
In order to increase safety, the FLI recommends strictly adhering to hygiene rules when handling poultry and avoiding contact with wild birds. A variety of measures are being taken across Germany to contain the spread of the virus and protect the health of pets. As part of these efforts, the Federal Ministry asked the EU to increase the upper limit for compensation payments in order to be able to better support the affected companies.
The situation remains tense and it remains to be hoped that the courageous action of those responsible and the cooperation of animal owners can contain the spread of bird flu. Some risk remains, but hygiene measures and general caution can help slow the spread and protect agriculture.