Avian influenza alerts Hürth: 500 animals euthanized!

Avian influenza alerts Hürth: 500 animals euthanized!

Unfortunately, avian influenza has also found its way into the Rhein-Erft district and is causing worrying news. How the Rhenish advertising papers According to reports, 500 animals, including chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys, were euthanized as a preventative measure at the Gertrudenhof in Hürth due to a suspected case. This measure, which was implemented on behalf of the district veterinary office by experts from the Animal Disease Prevention Society from Hamm, was necessary to prevent the animals from dying in agony.

The affected animals lived both in a 15,000 square meter mobile stable meadow and in the sanctuary. Last week, five animals died in a small meadow and tested positive for the virus. Peter Zens, the owner of the Gertrudenhof, describes the current situation as extremely emotional. After the affected animals were killed, all stables were thoroughly disinfected to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Measures and exclusion zone

Despite these tragic incidents, the Gertrudenhof remains open to visitors because, according to the veterinary office, there is no danger to other animals or people. However, in order to contain the spread of avian influenza, a ten-kilometer exclusion zone was set up in which around 200 holdings are registered. Strict requirements apply within this zone: compulsory stables and a transport ban have been introduced, and the marketing of meat and eggs is prohibited.

The greatest danger in transmitting the virus is seen from wild birds, as recent reports of dead cranes confirm. It is therefore important that citizens who find sick or dead wild birds contact the veterinary office immediately.

Health aspects

In general, it is completely understandable that many people are concerned about whether meat from the affected regions is still safe. However, authorities have confirmed that poultry products on the market pose no danger to humans. The health situation surrounding avian influenza now requires special attention and vigilance not only from animal owners, but also from consumers.

These events also shed light on the topic of health in general. The body mass index (BMI), a widely used measure for assessing thinness or obesity, plays an important role. According to information from Calculator.net BMI values ​​can help categorize whether a person is underweight, normal weight or overweight. Especially in times of health crisis, the importance of paying attention to your own well-being is repeatedly pointed out.

The WHO warns that being overweight today significantly increases the risk of various health problems. These include high blood pressure, type II diabetes and heart disease. It's also worth noting that being underweight can also pose health risks.

During these tense times, it is particularly important to stay well informed and take care of your own health and that of your animals. Let's make sure we treat each other well so that we can overcome the challenges of this time.