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A bird flu outbreak detected in a bird trader in Flemish Brabant
An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in a bird trader in Léau (Zoutleeuw) in Flemish Brabant, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (Afsca) announced on Wednesday.
Belgium
Posted on 2022-06-22 at 5:50 p.m.
In order to prevent any further spread of the virus, and in accordance with European and Belgian legislation, the poultry still present will be euthanized, and a protection zone of three kilometers, as well as a surveillance zone of ten kilometers, are now established around the foyer. Additional measures are taken in these demarcated areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Each professional poultry farmer must draw up an inventory within 24 hours showing the number of animals he has there, by species.
"Since November 11, 2021, several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza type H5 have been identified in wild birds in Belgium", recalls Afsca. The confinement of poultry from professionals and individuals was also compulsory from November 15 to May 14.
The Federal Agency always advises holders of birds to "protect them from wild birds likely to be carriers of the virus" and recalls that their feeding must be done indoors.
“When breeders notice an increase in mortality, or any other symptom linked to the disease, they must immediately contact their veterinarian”, specifies Afsca. She also asks walkers to report dead wild birds via the freephone number 0800/99.777.
An avian influenza surveillance program allows the Afsca to quickly detect any introduction of the virus, thanks in particular to blood samples taken in holdings with more than 200 poultry.
In recent weeks, several cases have been reported to the Belgian coast by the bird sanctuary of Ostend.
Avian Influenza (AI) or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease to which all species of birds are likely susceptible. There is no scientific indication that this H5 virus is also dangerous for humans.
https://www.lalibre.be/belgique/soc...n-brabant-flamand-TLRW6E45YVGM5N3ELKALF3XBM4/
A bird flu outbreak detected in a bird trader in Flemish Brabant
An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in a bird trader in Léau (Zoutleeuw) in Flemish Brabant, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (Afsca) announced on Wednesday.
Belgium
Posted on 2022-06-22 at 5:50 p.m.
In order to prevent any further spread of the virus, and in accordance with European and Belgian legislation, the poultry still present will be euthanized, and a protection zone of three kilometers, as well as a surveillance zone of ten kilometers, are now established around the foyer. Additional measures are taken in these demarcated areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Each professional poultry farmer must draw up an inventory within 24 hours showing the number of animals he has there, by species.
"Since November 11, 2021, several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza type H5 have been identified in wild birds in Belgium", recalls Afsca. The confinement of poultry from professionals and individuals was also compulsory from November 15 to May 14.
The Federal Agency always advises holders of birds to "protect them from wild birds likely to be carriers of the virus" and recalls that their feeding must be done indoors.
“When breeders notice an increase in mortality, or any other symptom linked to the disease, they must immediately contact their veterinarian”, specifies Afsca. She also asks walkers to report dead wild birds via the freephone number 0800/99.777.
An avian influenza surveillance program allows the Afsca to quickly detect any introduction of the virus, thanks in particular to blood samples taken in holdings with more than 200 poultry.
In recent weeks, several cases have been reported to the Belgian coast by the bird sanctuary of Ostend.
Avian Influenza (AI) or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease to which all species of birds are likely susceptible. There is no scientific indication that this H5 virus is also dangerous for humans.
https://www.lalibre.be/belgique/soc...n-brabant-flamand-TLRW6E45YVGM5N3ELKALF3XBM4/
