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France is sinking into an avian flu epidemic of unprecedented scale
More than 14 million poultry were slaughtered, while the number of outbreaks counted between Vendée and the South-West reached one thousand.
By Laurence Girard
Posted today at 10:35 a.m.
“We have a Damocles sword over our heads. Every morning, when we enter the building, we are afraid of discovering sick chickens”, testifies Pascal Sachot, breeder in Sèvremont, in Vendée. He holds his breath all the more as the farms of two of his close neighbors have just been affected by the avian flu epidemic. Of its three buildings, each of which potentially houses 5,000 animals, one was unoccupied, the other was emptied two weeks ago. In the third, the chickens are almost mature. “We are going to take swabs, if the tests are negative for the H5N1 virus, the poultry will go to the slaughterhouse normally”, explains Mr. Sachot.
The H5N1 virus has, in fact, fallen on the Vendée at the end of February. First detected in a few poultry farms near the town of Maché, it quickly spread. A month later, the authorities counted 463 outbreaks in Vendée, double those listed in Landes, until then the French department most affected by this new epizootic of avian flu. The virus has also spread in Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire.
Forty cases a day
The dazzling speed of spread in the Vendée region took the health authorities by surprise. “There are four professional teams to euthanize sick animals. They were overwhelmed as the rate of cases reached nearly 40 per day. Some breeders waited ten days with the dead animals in the buildings,” says Mr. Sachot. Christian Drouin, breeder in Essarts-en-Bocage, " had to do the dirty work" , as he says.“Friday March 18, I saw a high mortality rate in the building where I raise 18,000 chickens. The veterinarian confirmed to me that the farm was affected by the avian influenza virus. There was no euthanasia team available. The disorganization is complete on the ground. On Wednesday I had to close the ventilation to kill the animals. And this morning, with neighbors, we picked up the dead and buried them on the farm, covering them with lime. All this without equipment. I react quite badly, it's very difficult to bear , ”says Mr. Drouin.
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Avian flu: "25% of French poultry could be in difficulty", warns the president of the Vendée chamber of agriculture
Joël Limouzin, however, wants to reassure consumers and recalls that the bird flu virus has "no impact" on human health. "All poultry that is in the food chain is completely healthy," he says.
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Posted on 03/31/2022 08:04
"25% of French poultry could be in difficulty" by the avian flu epidemic , alert Thursday March 31 on franceinfo Joël Limouzin, president of the Vendée chamber of agriculture, vice-president of the FNSEA, in charge in particular of sanitary risks. A phenomenon that affects 34 countries, particularly France, with more than a thousand outbreaks detected. The vast majority in breeding. The epidemic reaches the west of France, in particular Brittany. But he dismisses any risk of shortage: "The whole commercial system is completely turned upside down" , but "there are other productions on French territory. We will not miss poultry" , he specifies.
franceinfo: After the Southwest, the epidemic is affecting Brittany. Does this worry you?
Joël Limouzin: Indeed, after the South-West, which was largely affected for several consecutive years, with a dramatic situation also this winter, it is the whole Pays de la Loire part which is strongly affected, including the Vendée with more than 8 million poultry that died, seven others [millions] that were forced to be culled preventively, even if these seven million could be valued. In short, it is a situation which today represents 25% of French poultry which could be put in difficulty.
Is it impossible to stem this epidemic?
We have seen a completely new situation this year. The entire biosecurity system has always proven itself and is still proving its worth. Unfortunately, the National Food Safety Agency demonstrated that we had four viruses present and one virus that was airborne and found in the air.
"It is brought by wildlife with an upward migration. It enters through the ventilation system of buildings or through the ventilation shutters despite all precautions."
Joël Limouzin, President of the Vendée Chamber of Agriculture at franceinfo
This is what is most terrible for breeders, it is above all the virulence of this virus which, I remind you, has no impact on the human consumption of these poultry. Of course, all poultry that is in the food chain is completely healthy. Everything is checked there. For us, it is a fundamental point to say that farmers do not have to feel guilty. It's in wildlife.
Are there any risks of a shortage in the long term?
This is a risk for certain sectors, particularly in the egg sector. A phenomenon that combines with the situation of the Ukrainian conflict with many imports that existed until now, especially with poultry that ended up in collective catering. So the whole trading system is completely turned upside down. There are other productions on French territory. We won't run out of poultry. I would like to reassure, but we are going to have production costs which increase with a delay for the reestablishment of these productions because for the moment, the situation is not stabilized. We are downsized and we are putting screen systems in place precisely to prevent it from going back to Brittany. There have been a few cases in Brittany. Brittany and the Pays de la Loire are two regions that produce a lot of animal species, from ducks, through guinea fowl, turkeys, chickens, to game and pigeons. All these small sectors that are fundamental and decisive for exports, which are now completely closed. So there is a need today to support breeders financially. The Minister of Agriculture, during the FNSEA congress, reaffirmed this. Installments have already started to be paid for farmers. Today, 100,000 jobs are affected nationally, including 34,000 in the production sector. turkeys, chickens, up to game and pigeons. All these small sectors that are fundamental and decisive for exports, which are now completely closed. So there is a need today to support breeders financially. The Minister of Agriculture, during the FNSEA congress, reaffirmed this. Installments have already started to be paid for farmers. Today, 100,000 jobs are affected nationally, including 34,000 in the production sector. turkeys, chickens, up to game and pigeons. All these small sectors that are fundamental and decisive for exports, which are now completely closed. So there is a need today to support breeders financially. The Minister of Agriculture, during the FNSEA congress, reaffirmed this. Installments have already started to be paid for farmers. Today, 100,000 jobs are affected nationally, including 34,000 in the production sector. support farmers financially. The Minister of Agriculture, during the FNSEA congress, reaffirmed this. Installments have already started to be paid for farmers. Today, 100,000 jobs are affected nationally, including 34,000 in the production sector. support farmers financially. The Minister of Agriculture, during the FNSEA congress, reaffirmed this. Installments have already started to be paid for farmers. Today, 100,000 jobs are affected nationally, including 34,000 in the production sector.
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Second case of avian flu in a farm in Vendée in a few days
Published on10/10/2022 at 6:51 p.m.
Written by Olivier Quentin.
After a breeding of turkeys in Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, it is a breeding of muscovy ducks which had to be euthanized.
It is a farm of muscovy ducks, installed in the commune of Pineaux, east of La-Roche-sur-Yon which is concerned by this new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
As with the case detected last Thursday, a little further north, in Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, contamination by a wild bird is suspected.
The duck farm has been euthanized. The breeder will be compensated.
Protective measures have been taken by the Prefecture of Vendée, as each time a case is detected in a farm.
“In order to prevent the spread of the virus, the Prefecture announces, the transport of birds will be prohibited around this farm by prefectural decree. A protection zone with a radius of 3 km and a surveillance zone of 10 km will be put in place. in place around the hearth with the aim of prohibiting the movement of birds leaving and entering areas.
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Vendée: an outbreak of avian flu in a Barbary duck farm
After a turkey farm a few days earlier, a duck farm is infected.
By Frank Hermel
Published on10 Oct 22 at 16:24
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"The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus (H5N1) of winter 2021-2022 continued to circulate this summer in wild birds", notes the Vendée prefecture, which recalls that a " first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a professional breeder in Saint-Martin-des-Noyers was confirmed on October 6, 2022.
The prefecture also announces on October 10, 2022 that, following virological analyses, a second flu outbreak was detected this weekend in a Barbary duck farm in the town of Pineaux .
State services, and more particularly the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations (DDPP), are mobilized alongside the breeder who will be compensated for direct losses linked to the slaughter of poultry and costs linked to disinfection. premises, as well as consequential losses.
Transport of birds prohibited
In order to avoid the spread of the virus, the transport of birds will be prohibited around this farm by prefectural decree.
A protection zone with a radius of 3 km and a surveillance zone of 10 km will be set up around the outbreak with the aim of prohibiting the movement of birds leaving and entering areas.
The first hypothesis of contamination for this farm would be an introduction of the virus via “contaminated wild birds”.
“For all players in the sector, it is a question of ensuring the strictest application of biosecurity measures to prevent the virus from entering farms and avoid its spread between farms. The same recommendations apply to private owners of farmyard and ornamental birds,” insists the prefecture.
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Avian flu is spreading in Vendée, where "the situation is once again very worrying"
A fourth outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been discovered in a turkey farm in Vendée, announces the prefecture.
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Published on10/17/2022 at 5:13 p.m.
Three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in professional breeders in Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, Pineaux and La Chaize-le-Vicomte were confirmed on October 6, 10 and 13, 2022. Following virological analyses, a fourth outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) was detected this weekend in a turkey farm in the commune of Saint-Fulgent.
“The situation is therefore again very worrying and the whole of Vendée has been placed under temporary control by prefectural decree, explains the deputy of Vendée, Philippe Latombe. As recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, strict compliance with biosecurity measures is more important than ever. »
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 5:01 PM
Avian Flu. Two new outbreaks declared in duck farms in Vendée...
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Two new farms in Vendée have been affected by a case of bird flu , in Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges and Moutiers-sur-le-Lay . In Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, it is a duck farm, already affected by the previous wave of avian flu. The animals were to be slaughtered on Wednesday morning. The number of infected animals and their condition were not known.
Six cases identified since the fall
These are the fifth and sixth cases of avian flu declared in farms, in Vendée, in this autumn 2022 . Until now, the cases had been declared in the northern part of the department (Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, Les Pineaux, La Chaize-le-Vicomte, Saint-Fulgent ). Since September 1 , 2022, animals must be locked in buildings.
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Avian flu in the Vendée: 7 duck and turkey farms infected, 83,500 poultry euthanized
Published on25/10/2022 at 08:45 • Updated25/10/2022 at 08:49
Written by Celine Dupeyrat.
The winter 2021-2022 avian influenza virus ... continued to circulate throughout the summer, making the disease endemic. In Vendée, 3 turkey farms and 4 duck farms have been contaminated in recent weeks. 83,500 poultry were euthanized in the department.
Is bird flu becoming endemic? This is what scientists fear. The H5N1 virus, highly pathogenic in the winter of 2021-2022 had very severely affected our region, in particular the department of Vendée.
And bird flu continued to strike all summer, especially on the coast, reaching seabirds.
The Vendée department was placed on alert, with a temporary control zone, by prefectural decree on August 31, 2022, "following the discovery of several dead bodies of wild birds tested positive for avian influenza on the coast and on a pond of the commune of Les Landes Genusson".
“Since the epizootic resumption, 7 confirmed outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected
between October 4 and 19, 2022 in professional breeders in the municipalities of Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, Pineaux, La Chaize- le-Vicomte, Saint-Fulgent (2), Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges and Moutiers-sur-Le-Lay", specifies the prefecture of Vendée.
83,500 poultry euthanized
In total, nearly 83,500 birds were affected in confined farms:
3 turkey farms (30,800) and 4 duck farms (52,700). “These outbreaks were detected thanks to the reinforced surveillance carried out on a daily basis by the breeders and by all the actors in the sector, specifies the prefecture of Vendée.
The first hypothesis of contamination for these farms would be an introduction of the virus via contaminated wild birds.
Prefecture of Vendée
State services, and more particularly the Departmental Directorate for the Protection
of Populations (DDPP), "are mobilized alongside breeders who will be compensated for
direct losses linked to the slaughter of poultry and costs linked to the disinfection of premises,
as well as indirect losses", recalls the prefecture.
Prohibited transport
"Since October 2, the level of risk has been raised from "low" to "moderate" throughout the territory, accompanied by a strengthening of the surveillance of poultry farms and protective measures; in a context of drop in temperatures and the start of migration", specifies the Ministry of Agriculture.
In order to prevent the spread of the virus, the transport of birds is prohibited around
affected farms, by prefectural decree. A protection zone with a radius of 3 km and a surveillance zone of 10 km are set up around these outbreaks with the aim of prohibiting the movement of birds leaving and entering areas.
For all the players in the sector, "it is a question of ensuring the strictest application of biosecurity measures to prevent the virus from entering farms and avoiding the spread, concludes the state services. “ , conclude the state services.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) – update in Vendée on November 2, 2022
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) from the winter of 2021-2022 continued to circulate in wild birds this summer.
In Vendée, following the discovery of several bodies of wild birds tested positive for avian influenza on the coast and on a pond in the town of Les Landes Genusson, the entire department had been placed on alert (temporary control zone ) by prefectural decree on August 31, 2022.
Since the epizootic resumption, 11 confirmed outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected between October 4 and November 2, 2022 in Vendée at professional breeders covering the municipalities of Saint-Martin-des-Noyers, Pineaux, La Chaize-le-Vicomte, Saint-Fulgent (3), Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, Moutiers-sur-Le-Lay, Foussais-Payré, Moreille and La Chapelle-aux-Lys.
In total, nearly 187,000 birds were affected in confined farms:
5 turkey farms (48,000), 5 duck farms (58,700) and 1 laying hen farm (80,000). These outbreaks were detected thanks to the reinforced surveillance carried out on a daily basis by the breeders and by all the actors in the sector. The first hypothesis of contamination for these farms would be an introduction of the virus via contaminated wild birds.
State services, and more particularly the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations (DDPP), are mobilized alongside breeders who will be compensated for direct losses linked to the slaughter of poultry and costs linked to the disinfection of premises. , as well as indirect losses.
In order to prevent the spread of the virus, the transport of birds is prohibited around these farms by prefectural order. A protection zone with a radius of 3 km and a surveillance zone of 10 km are set up around these outbreaks with the aim of prohibiting the movement of birds leaving and entering areas.
For all players in the sector, it is a matter of ensuring the strictest application of biosecurity measures to prevent the virus from entering farms and avoid its spread between farms.
For individuals, holders of farmyard and ornamental birds, it is advisable to protect farms and farmyards!
While all players in the sector must ensure the strictest application of biosecurity measures, the same recommendations apply to private owners of farmyard and ornamental birds:- Containment of poultry and birds or installation of protective nets;
- Daily monitoring of animals;
- Place the feeding and watering points under cover (at least cover them);
- No poultry (palmiped and gallinaceous) should come into direct contact with wild birds and poultry from professional breeding;
- Limit access to people who are essential for its upkeep;
- Never go to another poultry farm;
- Protect and store food supplies and new bedding away from moisture and contamination;
- Regularly clean the buildings and the equipment used;
- Never use surface water (water from ponds, streams, collected rain) to clean the installations.
More information on biosecurity measures:
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Avian flu in Vendée: two new outbreaks detected, 28,000 animals slaughtered in ten days
The avian flu epidemic continues to progress in Vendée. Two new outbreaks were detected in Chantonnay and Coëx. Vigilance is reinforced at the national level.
By Brendan Martineau
Published on21 Nov 22 at 15:53 updated on 21 Nov 22 at 16:00
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The last point of the Vendée prefecture on the avian flu epidemic dated from November 11th. It reported 12 confirmed outbreaks and 193,000 animals slaughtered in the Vendée department.
State services in Vendée, in their update on Monday, November 21, report 14 confirmed outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1), detected between October 4 and November 21, 2022 in Vendée . To the municipalities of La Chaize-le-Vicomte, Saint-Fulgent (three households), Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, Foussais-Payré, Moreille, La Chapelle-aux-Lys and Vairé , already affected, are added professional farms in Chantonnay and Coëx. That is two additional outbreaks compared to the last situation update, published by the prefecture ten days ago.
28,000 animals slaughtered in ten days
In total, more than 221,000 birds were affected in confined farms: five turkey farms (48,000), eight duck farms (93,100) and one laying hen farm (80,000). That is 28,000 animals slaughtered because of avian flu, in about ten days.
Thus, the level of risk was raised from "moderate" to "high" throughout the national territory. A risk all the higher in Vendée, since the department is located in the migration corridors currently used by wild birds. As on the coast or in the wetlands of the Marais Poitevin and Breton.
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Avian flu: Nearly 1.5 million birds slaughtered since the beginning of October in Vendée
EPIZOOTIC In total, 83 outbreaks of avian flu have been identified in the department
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Published on 12/15/22 at 3:54 p.m.
The Vendée is heavily affected by avian flu . According to information from Ouest-France on Wednesday, nearly 1.5 million birds have been slaughtered in the department since October 4th. This date corresponds to the start of the second wave of the avian influenza epidemic.
83 outbreaks identified in total
A total of 83 outbreaks have been identified. They are located mainly in the east of the department, detail our colleagues who recall, moreover, that 9.2 million poultry died in Vendée last winter.
On Tuesday, ten new outbreaks were detected. Two others had been discovered the day before and four more on Sunday. In an attempt to stem the virus, preventive depopulations have been put in place. Healthy birds are thus sent to the slaughterhouse.
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