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H5 avian influenza: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Furnes Additional information
Publication date December 24, 2025
Last updated December 24, 2025
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Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Furnes (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry present are being culled. The affected farm is located near the border with France. The 3-kilometer protection zone and the 10-kilometer surveillance zone established around the new outbreak are partly located on French territory.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Confinement is mandatory for professional owners and strongly recommended for individuals.
Avian influenza has intensified in recent weeks. Including this new outbreak, cases have already been detected this fall in ten poultry farms and at two backyard poultry farms. Numerous cases of infection have also been observed in wild birds. Our neighboring countries are also experiencing significant avian influenza outbreaks. Therefore, on October 23, the Minister of Agriculture, David Clarinval, reinstated the mandatory protection of poultry . This measure applies to all professional and private poultry farmers registered with Sanitel.
Private birds and poultry do not necessarily have to be kept indoors. However, they must be fed and watered indoors or under cover. " The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) strongly recommends protecting animals as much as possible by making the chicken coop or aviary safe from wild birds. This can be done by covering it with netting, for example, " said Aline Van den Broeck, spokesperson for the AFSCA.
The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) recommends not touching dead or sick birds. If you notice any symptoms in your animals, contact a veterinarian. If you find a dead bird in the wild, report it immediately to the toll-free number 0800/99 777. The animal can then be collected and examined.
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H5 avian influenza: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in Warhem, France - part of the delimited areas are located in West Flanders ...
Publication date December 31, 2025
Last updated December 31, 2025
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An outbreak of H5 avian influenza has been detected in Warhem, France. A 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established around the infected farm. Part of this surveillance zone lies in Belgium, in the northern part of the province of West Flanders, and almost entirely overlaps with the existing zones in Furnes. The existing measures will therefore remain in place there for an extended period.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must keep their poultry indoors.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Confinement is mandatory for professional owners and strongly recommended for individuals.
Avian influenza has intensified in recent weeks. Including this new outbreak, cases have already been detected this fall in ten poultry farms and one in two backyard flocks. Numerous cases of infection have also been observed in wild birds. Our neighboring countries are also affected by numerous avian influenza infections. Therefore, on October 23, the Minister of Agriculture, David Clarinval, reinstated the mandatory protection of poultry . This measure applies to all professional and private breeders registered with Sanitel.
Private birds and poultry do not necessarily have to be kept indoors. However, they must be fed and watered indoors or under cover. " The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) strongly recommends protecting animals as much as possible by making the chicken coop or aviary safe from wild birds. This can be done by covering it with netting, for example, " said Aline Van den Broeck, spokesperson for the AFSCA.
The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) recommends not touching dead or sick birds. If you notice any symptoms in your animals, contact a veterinarian. If you find a dead bird in the wild, report it immediately to the toll-free number 0800/99 777. The animal can then be collected and examined.
H5 avian influenza: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Alveringem
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Publication date January 9, 2026
Last updated January 9, 2026
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Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Alveringem (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. The affected farm is located within the 10-kilometer zone established following outbreaks in Furnes and Warhem (France) at the end of December. A large portion of the 3-kilometer protection zone and the 10-kilometer surveillance zone established around the farm therefore overlaps with existing zones and lies partly within French territory.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
H5 avian influenza: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Wingene
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Publication date January 10, 2026
Last updated January 10, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Wingene (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry present are being culled. A 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established around the infected farm.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
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H5 avian influenza: new infections with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in two poultry farms located in Furnes, West Flanders
Additional information
Publication date January 12, 2026
Last updated January 12, 2026
Outbreaks of H5 avian influenza have been detected in two poultry farms in Furnes in the province of West Flanders.
A 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone are established around the two infected farms.
Due to the overlap of zones resulting from the five outbreaks in this border region, and in order to simplify the management of these new outbreaks, all existing zones are merged into a single Furnes-Alveringem restriction zone.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must keep their poultry indoors.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Avian influenza H5: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in the southern part of the Furnes-Alveringem area
Additional information
Publication date January 13, 2026
Last updated January 13, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected on a poultry farm in the southern part of the Furnes-Alveringem area (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. The affected farm is located within the 10-kilometer zone established following outbreaks in Furnes and Warhem (France) and Alveringem at the end of December. A large portion of the 3-kilometer protection zone and the 10-kilometer surveillance zone established around the farm therefore overlap with existing zones and are partly located on French territory.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Avian influenza H5: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Furnes in the Furnes-Alveringem area
Additional information
Publication date January 15, 2026
Last updated January 15, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Furnes, in the Furnes-Alveringem area (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. The affected farm is located within the 10-kilometer zone established following outbreaks detected in recent weeks in Furnes , Warhem (France), and Alveringem .
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website
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Avian influenza H5: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in De Panne in the Furnes-Alveringem area
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Publication date January 16, 2026
Last updated January 16, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in De Panne, in the Furnes-Alveringem area (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. The affected farm is located within the 10-kilometer zone established following outbreaks detected in recent weeks in Furnes , Warhem (France), and Alveringem .
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
H5 avian influenza: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Vleteren, West Flanders province ... Additional information
Publication date January 18, 2026
Last updated January 18, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Vleteren (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. This new outbreak is located within the Furnes-Alveringem restricted zone.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
Avian influenza H5: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Diksmuide, West Flanders province ... Additional information
Publication date January 19, 2026
Last updated January 19, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Diksmuide (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled. This outbreak is located within the Furnes-Alveringem restricted zone, which has been expanded due to this new outbreak.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Avian influenza H5: infection with the highly pathogenic variant confirmed in a poultry farm in Deerlijk, West Flanders province
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Publication date January 26, 2026
Last updated January 26, 2026
Avian influenza H5 has been detected at a poultry farm in Deerlijk (West Flanders province). To prevent the spread of the virus, the poultry on site are being culled.
Within the 10 km zone, all poultry owners (professional and private) must shelter their poultry. Within the 3 km zone, this obligation also applies to other birds.
You can find more information about these measures on the AFSCA website .
Confinement is mandatory for professional owners and strongly recommended for individuals.
Avian influenza has intensified again in recent weeks. Since autumn 2025, outbreaks have already been detected in 20 poultry farms and among two hobby breeders. Numerous cases of infection have also been observed in wild birds. Our neighboring countries are also affected by numerous avian influenza infections. Therefore, on October 23, the Minister of Agriculture, David Clarinval, reinstated the mandatory protection of poultry . This measure applies to all professional and private breeders registered with Sanitel.
Private birds and poultry do not necessarily have to be kept indoors. However, they must be fed and watered indoors or under cover. " The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) strongly recommends protecting animals as much as possible by making the chicken coop or aviary safe from wild birds. This can be done by covering it with netting, for example, " said Aline Van den Broeck, spokesperson for the AFSCA.
The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) recommends not touching dead or sick birds. If you notice any symptoms in your animals, contact a veterinarian. If you find a dead bird in the wild, report it immediately to the toll-free number 0800/99 777. The animal can then be collected and examined.
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H5 avian influenza: given the favorable evolution of the situation, measures will be eased from April 16th
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Publication date April 15, 2026
Last updated April 15, 2026
The health situation related to highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) has improved in recent weeks. Given that the circulation of the virus among wild birds has significantly decreased and that no cases of infection have been detected in poultry and farm birds in recent weeks, Minister David Clarinval is easing several preventative measures. As of Thursday, April 16, the mandatory confinement of poultry belonging to professional farmers, which has been in place since October, will be lifted. Poultry can therefore once again be raised outdoors without netting.
Furthermore, on April 14, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) approved the Belgian declaration attesting to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)-free status of poultry. This allows for the lifting of trade embargoes imposed by other countries and the resumption of our exports of poultry and poultry products.
However, vigilance is still necessary, as the avian influenza virus is still circulating among wild birds in our country. It is expected that, as last year, the virus will remain present throughout the summer. " The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) cannot rule out a small number of new cases in the spring and summer. Therefore, it is still strongly recommended to protect animals with netting, including for private breeders, " said Aline Van den Broeck, spokesperson for the AFSCA.
The following measures are lifted:
- the obligation to shelter poultry from farms registered in Sanitel (this obligation did not apply to individuals);
- the obligation to water poultry and birds indoors;
- the ban on using untreated surface water for poultry and birds.
However, it remains mandatory to feed animals indoors or in a protected area, including for private individuals.
Bird flu in Belgium
Last winter, 23 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza were recorded in Belgium: 20 in commercial poultry farms and 3 in hobby farms. No new outbreaks have been detected since mid-February.
Furthermore, the regions have also recorded 320 cases of virus infection in wild birds within our territory. In wild birds, the circulation of the virus has decreased significantly since mid-March, and currently, infected animals are only found sporadically.
The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) is closely monitoring the epidemiological situation in Belgium and neighboring countries. Should the spread of the virus increase again, measures could be reintroduced.
David Clarinval, Minister of Agriculture : “The epidemiological situation has improved significantly in recent weeks. Following a recommendation from the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA), I have decided to lift the mandatory confinement of poultry as of April 16th. This is good news for our farmers, who will once again be able to let their animals enjoy the outdoors. Furthermore, there is also good news on the trade front: on April 14th, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) approved our declaration of free status from highly pathogenic avian influenza, which allows for the lifting of trade embargoes and the resumption of our exports of poultry and poultry products. However, certain vigilance measures remain ihttps://favv-afsca.be/fr/grippe-aviaire-h5-compte-tenu-de-levolution-favorable-de-la-situation-les-mesures-seront-assoupliesn place, including enhanced monitoring on commercial farms. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, particularly as we approach the autumn migration.”
About the FASFC:
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) has been monitoring the entire food chain, from producer to consumer, for 25 years. Some 1,400 employees carry out more than 107,000 inspections annually in food sector businesses (farms, manufacturers, slaughterhouses, shops, restaurants, etc.) and collect and analyze some 67,000 product samples throughout the food chain. The Agency is also responsible for animal and plant health controls and plays a key role in the import and export of food, animals, and plants to and from other countries.
Press contact: Aline Van den Broeck - Spokesperson TEL: +32 497 59 24 69 E-mail: aline.VandenBroeck@afsca.be
