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Current assessment of AI events
On January 10, 2022, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) published an updated risk assessment for the occurrence of avian influenza in Germany. A heavy wave is imminent.
Published on by editors / source ZDG / published on 01/13/2022
Since mid-October 2021, numerous outbreaks in wild birds and poultry kept in Germany have been reported nationwide; the virus subtype H5N1 dominates. In Germany and Europe, there are signs of a severe wave of avian influenza. What is new about the current animal epidemic situation is that, despite a significant decrease in outbreaks last summer, cases of wild birds have repeatedly occurred, especially in northern Europe. Analyzes indicate that the viruses that have been circulating in Europe since October 2020 "summered" and that from September/October 2021 closely related but distinguishable H5N1 viruses were also introduced from the east.
risk remains high
Since mid-October 2021, numerous outbreaks in wild birds and poultry kept in Germany have been reported nationwide. The virus subtype H5N1 dominates. The risk of avian influenza viruses of the H5 subtype spreading to wild birds and of transmission to poultry and kept birds in Germany is still classified as high. In addition, there is a high risk of entry due to the spread of the virus between holdings within Germany and Europe. It is again urgently recommended to keep biosecurity measures in poultry farms at a high level and, if necessary, to improve them further.
Should there be a permanent circulation of avian influenza viruses in wild birds (endemic situation), additional medium to long-term measures to protect poultry would have to be discussed.
Current assessment of AI events
On January 10, 2022, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) published an updated risk assessment for the occurrence of avian influenza in Germany. A heavy wave is imminent.
Published on by editors / source ZDG / published on 01/13/2022
Since mid-October 2021, numerous outbreaks in wild birds and poultry kept in Germany have been reported nationwide; the virus subtype H5N1 dominates. In Germany and Europe, there are signs of a severe wave of avian influenza. What is new about the current animal epidemic situation is that, despite a significant decrease in outbreaks last summer, cases of wild birds have repeatedly occurred, especially in northern Europe. Analyzes indicate that the viruses that have been circulating in Europe since October 2020 "summered" and that from September/October 2021 closely related but distinguishable H5N1 viruses were also introduced from the east.
risk remains high
Since mid-October 2021, numerous outbreaks in wild birds and poultry kept in Germany have been reported nationwide. The virus subtype H5N1 dominates. The risk of avian influenza viruses of the H5 subtype spreading to wild birds and of transmission to poultry and kept birds in Germany is still classified as high. In addition, there is a high risk of entry due to the spread of the virus between holdings within Germany and Europe. It is again urgently recommended to keep biosecurity measures in poultry farms at a high level and, if necessary, to improve them further.
Should there be a permanent circulation of avian influenza viruses in wild birds (endemic situation), additional medium to long-term measures to protect poultry would have to be discussed.
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