Source: https://msgiv.brandenburg.de/msgiv/d...erpark-cottbus
Press Press releases Avian influenza Cottbus Zoo
Avian influenza detected in Cottbus/Chóśebuz Zoo
- Published on January 2nd, 2024 - Press Release 001/2024
After three black-necked swans and an eider duck were found dead within a very short time in the Cottbus/Chóśebuz Zoo, five swans and a duck have so far been officially diagnosed with the avian influenza pathogen. Initially, the Berlin-Brandenburg state laboratory detected the avian influenza virus of the H5N1 subtype. On December 31, 2023, the national reference laboratory, the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), confirmed the result that it was the highly pathogenic variant of the virus.
The responsible veterinary office in the Spree-Neiße district has initiated all necessary measures. The epidemiological investigation is being carried out with the support of the country's animal disease control service. Further extensive samples are currently being taken from the population in order to be able to determine the possible extent of the spread. Since the birds are rare breeds and protected species, there is currently no precautionary killing of animals or the establishment of exclusion zones. The zoo will remain closed to visitors for the time being for further investigation and control of avian influenza.
Since October 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Germany...
Press Press releases Avian influenza Cottbus Zoo
Avian influenza detected in Cottbus/Chóśebuz Zoo
- Published on January 2nd, 2024 - Press Release 001/2024
After three black-necked swans and an eider duck were found dead within a very short time in the Cottbus/Chóśebuz Zoo, five swans and a duck have so far been officially diagnosed with the avian influenza pathogen. Initially, the Berlin-Brandenburg state laboratory detected the avian influenza virus of the H5N1 subtype. On December 31, 2023, the national reference laboratory, the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), confirmed the result that it was the highly pathogenic variant of the virus.
The responsible veterinary office in the Spree-Neiße district has initiated all necessary measures. The epidemiological investigation is being carried out with the support of the country's animal disease control service. Further extensive samples are currently being taken from the population in order to be able to determine the possible extent of the spread. Since the birds are rare breeds and protected species, there is currently no precautionary killing of animals or the establishment of exclusion zones. The zoo will remain closed to visitors for the time being for further investigation and control of avian influenza.
Since October 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Germany...
Comment