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Bird flu danger: Dead cranes discovered at Seeburger See!
In the Göttingen district, several dead cranes are suspected of having bird flu. Investigations are ongoing and measures are being examined.
Bird flu danger: Dead cranes discovered at Seeburger See!
In the last few days, the issue of bird flu has also reached North Rhine-Westphalia. Six dead cranes were found near Seeburger See in the Göttingen district. The first reports came from the [Göttinger Tageblatt](https://www.goettinger-tageblatt.de/lokales/eichsfeld-lk/obereichsfeld/vogelgrippe-verdacht-am-seeburger-see-im-kreis-goettingen-tote-kraniche- Werden-untersucht-Q74ZOOXXC5BLRBOAMVKQNR7QPY.html?outputType=valid_amp), which reported that the Authorities examine two of the carcasses for the bird flu virus. These carcasses were submitted to the State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety in Hanover for analysis. The results of the investigations are expected by the end of the week.
The cranes were discovered in the Seeanger landscape protection area between Seeburg and Ebergötzen, and the hunting tenant Jürgen Werner already expressed the suspicion that the animals could be sick with bird flu. It appears that the Göttingen district is not the only one affected: In another incident, the virus was also detected in a dead crane in the nearby Eichsfeld district. So far, however, there is no obligation for poultry farmers to have stables in both districts.
Current situation and protective measures
The Göttingen district administration has already examined protective measures after bird flu was detected in the southern Harz. According to a report from HNA, the virus strains that were discovered in wild bird populations are harmless to humans. However, poultry owners should be very careful. Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease that affects chickens, turkeys, geese and other birds.
Although there is currently no obligation to use stables, the district is in observation status and is keeping a close eye on the situation. The authority has made it clear that a district-wide stable requirement is not currently planned, but there could be locally limited regulations.
It is essential for poultry farmers to adhere to hygiene measures. This includes documentation of arrivals and departures of poultry as well as strict hygiene regulations to avoid contact between domestic and wild birds. As BMLE emphasizes, animal owners must take immediate action if they discover dead wild birds - these should not be touched, but should be reported to the veterinary department immediately.
The recent events surrounding bird flu show how important it is to remain vigilant and act responsibly to protect the health of animals and people. The authorities are working to contain the spread of the virus and are taking all necessary steps to monitor the situation.