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Avian flu virus detected in a gray heron in the animal park of Bern
Bern, 22.02.2022 - Veterinary authorities have detected the bird flu virus in a gray heron in the animal park in Bern. The Confederation is analyzing the situation with the cantonal veterinary service and preparing possible measures to prevent the spread of the epizootic.
A gray heron, found dead in the pelican enclosure of the animal park in Bern, was found to have avian flu. The IVI Institute of Virology and Immunology is determining if it is a highly contagious variant. If this suspicion were to be confirmed, measures would have to be taken to protect the numbers of domestic poultry, in particular to strictly prevent any contact with wild birds. In addition, investigations are underway at the Bern veterinary hospital to determine the cause of the death of a pelican. The other birds at the wildlife park are not showing any suspicious symptoms so far. Depending on the evolution of the situation, the veterinary service of the canton of Bern and the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO) will provide information in the coming days on the measures to be taken if necessary.
Bird flu spreads in Europe
Avian flu is currently raging in almost all European countries. In the coastal regions of the North Sea, there are reports of a carnage among waterbirds. The risk of migratory birds introducing the virus into Switzerland is permanent, which is why the preventive measures applicable along the large lakes and rivers of the Swiss Plateau are maintained at least until March 15, 2022 This is only subject to certain conditions that poultry kept in these regions may be left in the open air. Geese or flightless birds should be kept separate from hens and any suspicious symptoms should be reported to veterinary authorities immediately.
According to current knowledge, the virus is only transmissible to humans in extremely rare cases. As a precautionary measure, people who find dead wild birds are asked not to touch them and to inform the nearest police station or wildlife ranger. Eating poultry meat or eggs is safe.
Address for sending questions
Information about the disease and national measures:
Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV)
Media service: Tel. 058 463 78 98;media@blv.admin.ch
Measures in Bern Wildlife Park:
Tierparkweg 1
3005 Berne
+41 79 250 93 05
doris.slezak@bern.ch
Avian flu virus detected in a gray heron in the animal park of Bern
Bern, 22.02.2022 - Veterinary authorities have detected the bird flu virus in a gray heron in the animal park in Bern. The Confederation is analyzing the situation with the cantonal veterinary service and preparing possible measures to prevent the spread of the epizootic.
A gray heron, found dead in the pelican enclosure of the animal park in Bern, was found to have avian flu. The IVI Institute of Virology and Immunology is determining if it is a highly contagious variant. If this suspicion were to be confirmed, measures would have to be taken to protect the numbers of domestic poultry, in particular to strictly prevent any contact with wild birds. In addition, investigations are underway at the Bern veterinary hospital to determine the cause of the death of a pelican. The other birds at the wildlife park are not showing any suspicious symptoms so far. Depending on the evolution of the situation, the veterinary service of the canton of Bern and the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO) will provide information in the coming days on the measures to be taken if necessary.
Bird flu spreads in Europe
Avian flu is currently raging in almost all European countries. In the coastal regions of the North Sea, there are reports of a carnage among waterbirds. The risk of migratory birds introducing the virus into Switzerland is permanent, which is why the preventive measures applicable along the large lakes and rivers of the Swiss Plateau are maintained at least until March 15, 2022 This is only subject to certain conditions that poultry kept in these regions may be left in the open air. Geese or flightless birds should be kept separate from hens and any suspicious symptoms should be reported to veterinary authorities immediately.
According to current knowledge, the virus is only transmissible to humans in extremely rare cases. As a precautionary measure, people who find dead wild birds are asked not to touch them and to inform the nearest police station or wildlife ranger. Eating poultry meat or eggs is safe.
Address for sending questions
Information about the disease and national measures:
Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV)
Media service: Tel. 058 463 78 98;media@blv.admin.ch
Measures in Bern Wildlife Park:
Tierparkweg 1
3005 Berne
+41 79 250 93 05
doris.slezak@bern.ch
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