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New poultry contamination in Wangenies (Fleurus) (27/06/2017)
The highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza virus was once again found in a particular farm in Wangenies (Fleurus). The FASFC once again asks anyone who has recently bought poultry in a market to be vigilant and to call a veterinarian if their birds are sick or die suddenly.
Agriculture Minister Willy Borsus said: "Measures to control avian influenza are systematically adapted according to the epidemiological data and must be proportional to the risks, and I am aware of the difficulties that this situation has for all breeders But I encourage bird breeders - professionals and individuals - to continue to vigorously adhere to all the measures necessary to protect animal health in our country. "
A temporary buffer zone of a radius of 3 km was delineated around this new case at Wangenies. In this area, movement of poultry, other captive birds and hatching eggs is prohibited. All captive birds and poultry must be fed and watered inside. Holders of birds and poultry in this zone must send to their burgomaster, within 48 hours, an inventory which takes, by species, the number of animals present. This area will be maintained for at least 3 weeks.
In the rest of the country, no new measures are imposed. As decided a few weeks ago, the sale of birds and poultry on the public markets, as well as the other gatherings (exhibitions, contests, sales ...) of poultry are prohibited. The FASFC also reminds each keeper to be vigilant and immediately call a veterinarian if his birds show symptoms of disease.
Abnormal mortality in wild birds can always be reported via the toll-free number 0800/99777.
We can reassure the consumer that meat and poultry eggs are wholly healthy and safe to eat.
All the measures can be consulted on the FASFC website:
- www.afsca.be/santeanimale/grippeaviaire/
- For the amateurs: https://www.favv.be/santeanimale/gri...rsamateurs.asp
