Avian flu has reappeared
The presence of avian influenza virus was confirmed on Wednesday by the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (N?bih) in farms keeping large numbers of turkeys in Kom?rom-Esztergom county. The authority took the necessary measures immediately, and the killing of the flocks was already started by the experts on suspicion.
Due to migratory wild birds, the disease poses an increased risk to poultry flocks.
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The presence of avian influenza virus was confirmed on Wednesday by the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (N?bih) in farms keeping large numbers of turkeys in Kom?rom-Esztergom county. The authority took the necessary measures immediately, and the killing of the flocks was already started by the experts on suspicion.
Due to migratory wild birds, the disease poses an increased risk to poultry flocks.
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In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the veterinary authority has already started killing the affected flocks, a total of about 90,000 turkeys, on suspicion.
Specialists shall visit all poultry holdings in the 3 km radius protection zone and 10 km radius surveillance zone around the holdings and take samples if necessary.
Transport restrictions also apply in the area.
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