Bird flu strikes in Unterallgäu: 28 birds euthanized!

Bird flu strikes in Unterallgäu: 28 birds euthanized!

There is currently worrying news in Lower Allgäu: bird flu has taken hold and caused a stir. According to the district office's announcement on Wednesday afternoon, the virus was found in two geese that belong to a hobby poultry farmer in the western district. As a result, 28 animals were euthanized, including chickens and ducks. This marks another incident in a series of outbreaks that have recently been recorded in other parts of Germany.

However, the district office reassures citizens: Since this is a private animal husbandry, no further precautionary measures are necessary. The authorities still recommend that poultry farmers be vigilant and observe common protective measures. This is particularly important because bird flu is usually transmitted by wild birds, although people or objects can also act as vectors. So why alarm? Because safety always comes first!

Caution and protection for poultry farmers

Local poultry farmers are well advised to adhere to the recommended protective measures. Certain requirements already apply to poultry markets and exhibitions to help contain the spread of the virus. A look at the large aviary in the spa park of Bad Wörishofen shows how important it is to protect these animals. They are part of the regional fauna and must be protected from possible dangers.

In recent years, the number of chickens in the Lower Allgäu has increased - a sign that people have a good knack for keeping animals. In 2023, around 155,000 chickens lived in the district, which is even more than the total number of residents, which is around 152,000. With Memmingen together there are over 1,300 more chickens. A look back at 2020 shows that the highest number of chickens was over 156,500.

Bird flu in Germany

Bird flu is on the rise in Germany. The last case in Lower Allgäu was found in 2023 in dead black-headed gulls at Schlingener See. Fortunately, current evidence shows that the virus is not dangerous to humans. However, caution is still advised: dead birds should under no circumstances be touched in order to minimize the risk of transmission.

Given these developments, it is important for the population to remain well informed and take necessary precautionary measures. Stay vigilant to keep the region healthy!

For further information and updates on the situation, please visit [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/mindelheim/vogelgrippe-im-unterallgaeu-aktuell-28-voegel-eingeschlaefert-vorsichtsmassnahme-13-11-2025-112777501).