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Bird flu alarm in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district: Stricter rules from now on!
New general decree in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district to combat bird flu from November 3, 2025. Stable requirement and ban on events.
Bird flu alarm in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district: Stricter rules from now on!
From November 3, 2025, the Darmstadt-Dieburg district has issued a new general decree to combat bird flu. This means that there is a requirement for poultry to be kept in stables throughout the entire district. This became necessary because neighboring counties have reported confirmed outbreak cases and an increasing number of dead waterfowl and wild birds have been found in the county. Although there are no known documented cases within the district, there is still an urgent need for action, as RheinMainVerlag emphasizes.
The new order replaces the regulation from October 29th, which only set a restriction zone of three kilometers around the Reinheimer Teich nature reserve. Now all poultry farmers, including private breeders, must implement strict biosecurity measures. This includes securing the stable entrances and exits as well as comprehensive hygiene regulations. Animals from the district area are no longer allowed to be brought to events outside the district, and there is a ban on poultry shows and markets in the entire area.
Biosecurity measures and controls
The veterinary office has issued clear guidelines: dealers are only allowed to sell poultry if they have been examined by a veterinarian for the avian influenza virus four days before they are sold. In addition, all owners must register their livestock with the responsible authority, providing information about the number and type of animals. If at least three animals are lost in 24 hours, veterinary examinations must also be carried out to determine the cause, a procedure that is regulated by the Avian Influenza Ordinance described by BMLEH.
The new orders show that the danger from bird flu is real and can be contained through more intensive controls and measures. Violations of the orders can be punished with fines of up to 30,000 euros. The fact that the topic is causing a stir throughout the district is not only due to the technical requirements, but also to the responsibility of each individual to protect the health of animals and possibly also people.
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The coming months will show how the situation develops. The veterinary office will now be based at Jägertorstrasse 207 in 64289 Darmstadt, where all details will be available. In this way, the population remains well informed and can contribute to the safety of their own animals and thus curb the spread of bird flu.