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Alarm in the Euskirchen district: First suspicion of dangerous bird flu!
The first suspected case of bird flu was reported in the Euskirchen district. Residents found an affected animal. Safety measures for poultry farmers are required.
Alarm in the Euskirchen district: First suspicion of dangerous bird flu!
A dead bird recently found on Carl-Benz-Straße is causing a stir in the Euskirchen district: it is the first confirmed suspicion of bird flu. Residents discovered the animal and immediately informed the veterinary office, which took the necessary steps. Experts are now being sent to the site to take samples and send them to Krefeld for further examination. The laboratory's preliminary report is expected by the middle of next week. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute is expected to present a final finding by the end of the week, as ksta.de reports.
In the last few weeks, several federal states have already reported evidence of bird flu cases in wild birds, especially cranes. So far, however, the Euskirchen district has been spared from confirmed cases of avian influenza. However, the risk of spread is considered high, particularly due to the current high level of bird migration, which will continue for several weeks. The population is called upon to report dead migratory or waterfowl and is urged not to touch or take such animals with them, as is also emphasized on the [Euskirchen district] website (https://www.kreis-euskirchen.de/aktuelles/pressemitigungen/detail/vogelgrippe-bisher-noch-nichte-faelle-im-kreis-euskirchen/).
Important preventive measures
There is currently no reason to panic for poultry farmers in the district, as there are no changes to the general conditions for the time being. Nevertheless, it is important to take security measures seriously and implement them. Poultry farmers should feed their animals in areas inaccessible to wild birds, organize feed storage safely and ensure that only fresh tap water is used. Biosecurity measures are essential to ensure the health of flocks and prevent possible outbreaks of avian influenza.
"The animals must be well protected. Businesses with access to open water are particularly at risk," warn those responsible at the veterinary office. The recommended safety precautions include, among other things, wearing stable clothing and outer clothing separately, regular disinfection of equipment and the control of rodents. Quarantine measures for newly purchased animals are also important to prevent the virus from spreading.
Protection of the population
The citizens of the Euskirchen district can help by reporting dead or sick wild birds immediately by calling 02251-15-250 or by email at veterinaeramt@kreis-euskirchen.de. A precise description of the location supports the authorities in their work. It is especially important to be vigilant during this time to limit the spread of bird flu. Even if infectious diseases do not pose a threat to humans, the health of bird populations remains a top priority.
Developments in the coming days will be closely monitored and experts will be ready to take any necessary measures. One thing is certain: keeping a close eye on nature can't hurt in times like these.