France: 2025-2026 H5N1 in Poultry

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Mont-de-Marsan, December 11, 2025

First outbreak of avian influenza detected on a farm in Landes​
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Avian influenza - First outbreak detected in Finistère at a turkey fattening farm

Updated on
12/12/2025

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has just been confirmed this Friday, December 12, 2025, in a poultry farm in the town of Cléder in the Finistère department.

To avoid any risk of the virus spreading to other farms, the prefect of Finistère has issued an order defining regulated protection zones (ZP) and surveillance zones (ZS) which are respectively put in place within a radius of 3 and 10 km around the contaminated establishment.
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A case of avian flu has been detected on a farm in Normandy: 8,500 poultry have been culled.

On Monday, December 15, 2025, 8,500 poultry were culled after a case of avian influenza was detected in Lison (Calvados). Protection and surveillance zones were established.

Léonie Castelain
Modified on16/12/2025 at 11:47
Published on16/12/2025 at 09:34

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a poultry farm in Calvados , the prefecture announced in a press release on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The outbreak is located in Lison.

Approximately 8,500 poultry were slaughtered on Monday, December 15, 2025, to combat the spread of the virus . A disinfection and cleaning operation also took place.

Surveillance and protection zones

A regulated protection zone of three kilometers around the fire has been put in place. It covers the municipalities of Cartigny-l'Épinay, Lison, Saint-Marcouf and Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle, Airel, Moon-sur-Elle, Saint-Clair-sur-Elle, Saint-Jean-de-Cavigny.

A surveillance zone has also been established. It encompasses the municipalities located between three and ten kilometers around the outbreak. For Calvados, this includes Bernesq, Bricqueville, Colombières, La Folie, Isigny-sur-Mer, Le Molay-Littry, Monfréville, Saint-Martin-de-Blagny and Tournières.

Several towns in the Manche department are also within the surveillance zone: Berigny, Cavigny, Cerisy-la-Forêt, Couvains, Le Dezert, La Luzerne, La Meauffe, Le Mesnil-Rouxelin, Le Mesnil-Vesneron, Pont-Hebert, Saint-André-l'Épine, Saint-Fromond, Saint-Georges-d'Elle, Saint-Jean-de-Daye, and Villiers-Fossard. Parts of the town of Carentan-les-Marais are also affected: south of the RN13 and east of the RN174.
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A case of avian flu detected in a private individual's backyard in Indre-et-Loire

By Cécile LASCEVE
Published on 15/12/2025 at 20:12
updated on15/12/2025 at 20:17

The Indre-et-Loire prefecture has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard flock near Descartes. The health protocol was followed: all the birds in the aviary were culled.

According to a press release from the Indre-et-Loire prefecture , the presence of "a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak" was confirmed on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in a backyard poultry farm in southern Indre-et-Loire. The health protocol was implemented: "An operation to cull the birds present on the site was carried out ," the prefecture stated. The other animals in the henhouse, which, according to our information, belonged to a private individual, were culled.

Following the established protocol, the prefect issued an order defining a temporary control zone (TCZ) within a 5 km radius of the contaminated poultry yard. This zone encompasses the municipalities of Bournan, La Celle-Saint-Avant, La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin, Civray-sur-Esves, Cussay, Descartes, Ligueil, Marcé-sur-Esves, Neuilly-le-Brignon, and Sepmes. Within this perimeter, the birds are subject to enhanced monitoring "through self-monitoring in certain commercial poultry establishments."

The third case in Indre-et-Loire

The prefecture reiterates that avian influenza is a "highly contagious viral animal disease" that can cause "mortality episodes of up to 100% of the flock and periods of significant production declines." It further clarifies that consuming meat, foie gras, and eggs from infected animals poses no risk to humans.

As a reminder, two cases of avian influenza have already been detected in the department: on Tuesday, November 25, in a mallard duck near the Louroux pond, next to Manthelan, and on November 15, in a common crane in Civray-sur-Esves, in southern Touraine. Indre-et-Loire has since been placed on heightened alert.

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Avian influenza - First outbreak detected in a poultry farm in Loir-et-Cher

Updated on
17/12/2025

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on December 9, 2025 in a poultry farm in the town of Billy, in the department of Loir-et-Cher .

To avoid any risk of the virus spreading to other farms, the prefect of Loir-et-Cher has issued an order defining regulated protection zones (ZP) and surveillance zones (ZS) which are respectively being set up in the municipalities within a radius of 3 and 10 km around the contaminated establishment (see delimitation in order no. 41-2025-12-12-00001) .

The municipalities concerned by the protection zone are: Billy, Gy-en-Sologne.

The municipalities concerned by the surveillance zone are: Billy, Châtillon-sur-Cher, Chémery, Gièvres, Gy-en-Sologne, Lassay-sur-Croisne, Méhers, Meusnes, Mur-de-Sologne, Pruniers-en-Sologne, Rougeou, Selles-sur-Cher, Soings-en-Sologne.
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A second outbreak of avian flu has been discovered in a farmyard in Indre-et-Loire.

Romain Dézèque
Published onThursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM

The Indre-et-Loire prefecture has announced the discovery of a second outbreak of avian influenza in a backyard poultry farm in Indre-et-Loire. A temporary control zone has been established between Larçay, Athée-sur-Cher, Esvres, and Cormery.

Three days after the first case of avian influenza was discovered in southern Touraine, a second case has been identified in an area encompassing the towns of Cormery, Esvres, Larçay, Veretz, Azay-sur-Cher, and Athée-sur-Cher, the Indre-et-Loire prefecture announced on Thursday. This "highly pathogenic" outbreak was discovered in a backyard flock. The prefect of Indre-et-Loire has issued an order establishing a temporary control zone in the affected area.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Indre-et-Loire

Updated on 18/12/2025

Situation update on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in France and Indre-et-Loire

Since October 22, 2025, the risk level for avian influenza has been high throughout metropolitan France.
This increased risk level follows the confirmation of several outbreaks in poultry farms and backyard flocks.
Furthermore, numerous cases have been confirmed in wild birds since mid-October.

More specifically, in Indre-et-Loire:

- 3 cases have been confirmed in wild animals since mid-November, in Civray-sur-Esves and Le Louroux
- 2 backyard flocks have been confirmed infected in the Cussay and Truyes areas since December 13.

The high risk level necessitates strict preventative measures across the entire country .

These specific health measures are detailed on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Food Sovereignty and are accessible at the following address: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

In particular, all poultry owners, both private individuals and professionals, must shelter their animals.

In addition, two regulated zones have been put in place around the infected backyards to avoid any risk of the virus spreading to farms.

It is essential that everyone be particularly vigilant and adhere to the prescribed measures listed above and the biosecurity rules.

Each operator must also regularly monitor the health of their birds and immediately alert either their veterinary inspector or the DDPP ( Departmental Directorate for the
Protection of Populations) to the appearance of clinical symptoms or drops in production.

As part of the monitoring of wild bird mortality , the discovery of dead wild birds must be reported to the SAGIR monitoring network: +33 2 47 26 80 13 or +33 2 47 05 65 25.

To limit the spread of the virus, stay on marked trails, do not approach wild birds, and do not feed them. Also avoid contact with feathers and droppings.

All poultry owners must register either at the town hall or on the following website: https://mesdemarches.agriculture.go...article/lutter-contre-l-influenza-aviaire-498

As a reminder, avian influenza is not transmissible to humans through the consumption of poultry meat, eggs, or any other food product. The measures implemented are primarily aimed at limiting the spread of the virus within wild birds and poultry farms.

For more information:
- https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
- Frequently Asked Questions: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions
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A fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Deux-Sèvres.

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Following the declaration of a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the municipality of LARGEASSE, a new regulated zone is being put in place.
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AVIAN INFLUENZA

Updated on 17/12/2025

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IMPORTANT! In response to the increase in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the risk level has been raised to "high" as of October 22, 2025. See the press release of November 20, 2025 here.

The situation in France on the MASA website:
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france

SUMMARY:

- The current situation
- Current regulations
- Request for exemption from the ban on the movement of poultry and poultry products from regulated areas (LPS)

- Biosecurity measures for hunters
- Measures to be applied in poultry yards

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The situation as of 15/12/2025:

November 19, 2025: Declaration of an outbreak in the municipality of Mauléon and establishment of a regulated zone

The Qualyse laboratory confirmed today the infection by a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of a farm located in the town of Mauléon.

This farm had been under surveillance since the previous day due to the existence of an epidemiological link with a farm in Vendée that had been declared an outbreak site.
In order to protect other farms, a protection zone (ZP) including the western part of the municipality of Mauléon and a surveillance zone (ZS) including the eastern part of the municipality of Mauléon and the municipalities of La Petite-Boissière, Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre, Saint-Pierre des Echaubrognes are being put in place from today.
Below you will find the prefectural decree 2025 03062 defining these zones and the applicable measures.

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November 20, 2025: Declaration of an outbreak in Voulmentin and establishment of a regulated zone

Following the declaration of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the municipality of Voulmentin, a new regulated zone is being put in place.

The protection zone covers the South of the municipality of Voulmentin, the Northwest of the municipality of Bressuire and the Southeast of the municipality of Nueil-les-Aubiers.

The surveillance zone covers the municipalities of Argentonnay, Bretignolles, Cirières, Le Pin, Saint-Aubin-du-Plain, Saint-Maurice-Etusson, the northern part of the municipality of Voulmentin, the southeastern part of the municipality of Bressuire, the northwestern part of the municipality of Nueil-les-Aubiers, and the eastern part of the municipality of Mauléon. The eastern part of the municipality of Mauléon is already covered by the regulated zone linked to the first outbreak (Prefectural Order 2025 03062 of November 19, 2025).

Below you will find the prefectural decree no. 2025 03080 of November 20, 2025 determining the regulated zone and the applicable measures.

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20/11/2025: Lifting of the surveillance zone put in place following the outbreak in Rives-d'Autize (see information from 21/10/2025)

All scheduled surveillance visits within the regulated perimeter defined around the Rives-d'Autise outbreak having been successfully carried out by the veterinary health officers, with favorable results, the surveillance zone is lifted as of today.

On 21/10/2025: a surveillance zone was established following the declaration of an outbreak in Rives d'Autize (85)

The Environment and Food Laboratory of Vendée has confirmed the infection by a Highly Pathogenic H5 AI virus of a farm located in Rives d'Autise.
After the infected backyard poultry discovered in Marans and Vix, this outbreak is the third in less than 5 days in the same geographical area.

From today, protection zones are being put in place around the Vix poultry yard and the Rives d'Autise farm, as well as a coalescent surveillance zone which includes several municipalities in Deux-Sèvres: Ardin, Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, Saint-Maixent-de-Beugné, Saint-Pompain, Villiers-en-Plaine.

Below you will find the prefectural decree 2025 02790, signed today, defining these zones and the applicable measures.

25/11/2025: Declaration of an outbreak in Clessé and establishment of a regulated zone

Following the declaration of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the municipality of Clessé, a new regulated zone is being put in place.

The protection zone covers the West of the municipality of Amailloux, the South of the municipality of Boismé, the Northeast of the municipality of La-Chapelle-Saint-Laurent, the Southwest of the municipality of Chiché, the North of the municipality of Clessé.

The surveillance zone covers the municipalities of Andilly, Bressuire, Chanteloup, Faye-l'Abbesse, Largeasse, Maisontiers, Neuvy-Bouin, Pougne-Hérisson, Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud, Saint-Germain-de-Longue-Chaume, Trayes, as well as parts of the municipalities of Amailloux, Boismé, La-Chapelle-Saint-Laurent, Chiché, Clessé, and Moncoutant.
The eastern part of the municipality of Mauléon is already covered by the regulated zone linked to the first outbreak (Prefectural Order 2025 03062 of November 19, 2025).

Below you will find the prefectural decree no. 2025 03080 of November 20, 2025 determining the regulated zone and the applicable measures.

December 3, 2025: Implementation of an additional biosecurity measure in the supplementary regulated area

A measure is added to those already in place in the vast additional regulated area which covers all 4 departments of the poultry production area of ​​the greater West.

This measure includes:

- in terms of biosecurity: measures are taken to reduce the risk of the spread of feathers or down from any vehicle transporting live poultry of any species, from a regulated area for HPAI or from a municipality belonging to an area at risk of spread.

This measure consists of covering the vehicle, in compliance with animal welfare standards, or any equivalent device.

Below you will find the prefectural decree 2025 03207 defining the additional regulated zone and the applicable measures.

December 4, 2025: Changes to the additional measures planned in the supplementary regulated zone

Prefectural Order 2025-03207, published today, reiterates the measures stipulated in Order 2025-03082 of November 20, 2025, and adds to Article 2 a further biosecurity measure concerning the transport of live poultry: measures must be taken to reduce the risk of feather or down dispersal from any vehicle transporting live poultry departing from a regulated area for HPAI or from a municipality located in an area at risk of dispersal. This measure consists of covering the vehicle, in accordance with animal welfare standards, or any equivalent measure.

Below you will find decree 2025 03207 determining the additional zone and the applicable measures.

12/12/2025: Lifting of the protection zones put in place following the outbreaks in Mauléon (information from 19/11/2025) and Voulmentin (information from 20/11/2025)

All scheduled surveillance visits within the regulated perimeters defined around the outbreaks in Mauléon and Voulmentin having been successfully carried out by the veterinary health officers, with favorable results, the protection zones are lifted as of today.

The territories previously covered by these protection zones are now integrated into the corresponding surveillance zones.

Below you will find the prefectural decrees 2025 03282 and 2025 03284 lifting the protection zones and defining the new protection zones.

December 15, 2025: Declaration of a outbreak in the municipality of Largeasse and establishment of a regulated zone

The Qualyse laboratory confirmed today the infection by a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of a farm located in the commune of Largeasse.

The suspicion had been reported on the same day by the farm's veterinary health officer who had noted alarming signs (significant decrease in drinking water, decreased reactivity of the poultry...).

In order to protect other farms, a protection zone (ZP) including the municipalities of Largeasse, L'Absie, Trayes and Vernoux-en-Gâtine and a surveillance zone (ZS) including the municipalities of L'Absie, Le Busseau, Chanteloup, La Chapelle Saint Laurent, Beugnon-Thireuil, Clessé, Fénery, La Forêt sur Sèvre, Largeasse, Moncoutant sur Sèvres, Neuvy-Bouin, Pougne-Hérisson, Saint Aubin le Cloud, Saint Paul en Gâtine, Scillé, Secondigny, Trayes, Vernoux en Gâtine are being put in place from today.

Below you will find the prefectural decree 2025 03356 defining these zones and the applicable measures.

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November 20, 2025: Implementation of an additional regulated zone across all departments of the greater western production area

Given the rapidly evolving health situation in the poultry production area of ​​western France and the need for coordination between departments 44, 49, 79, and 85, the
Directorate General for Food, after consulting with poultry industry organizations, has requested the implementation of additional management measures. These measures fall within a large, additional regulated zone covering all four departments.

These measures include:
- Regarding biosecurity: the prohibition of allowing vaccinated ducks to roam freely on suitable routes, as well as the requirement for a single removal for any movement of a batch of ducks or turkeys within protection zones.
- in terms of surveillance : the obligation of virological screening before any movement of waterfowl and turkeys when they are transferred between farms.
- Regarding vaccination : the obligation of a booster vaccination 3 to 4 weeks after the 2nd dose of primary vaccination for ducks intended to stay more than 10 weeks in areas at risk of spread (ZRD) and regulated areas following a declaration of infection.
These measures may be lifted on December 31, 2025, subject to the evolution of the health situation.
Below you will find the decrees determining the additional regulated zone and the applicable measures.
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Valence, December 26, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

AVIAN INFLUENZA:
AN OUTBREAK DETECTED IN THE DRÔME REGION IN A CAPTIVE BIRD FARM

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak was confirmed on December 24, 2025, in a
captive bird farm located in the commune of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, in the Drôme department.

As part of the measures to combat the spread of the virus, a culling operation of the birds present on
the site affected by the avian influenza outbreak was carried out on December 25, 2025. State
services, and in particular the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations (DDPP), are
working alongside the farmer.

The rapid management of this outbreak involving a small number of captive birds does not
necessitate the establishment of a restricted zone.

Stakeholders in the poultry industry must ensure the strictest application of biosecurity measures to
prevent the virus from entering farms via wild animals and human activities, and to prevent its
spread between farms. The same recommendations apply to private individuals who keep
backyard and ornamental birds.

France has been placed at high risk for HPAI since October 22, 2025, which implies the
implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023. These
measures reinforce the biosecurity measures to be applied.

REMINDER: The consumption of meat, foie gras, and eggs – and more generally of any food
product made from poultry – presents no risk to humans.​


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Bird flu: several farm-raised falcons slaughtered in this town in the Drôme region

Written by Blandine Lavignon
Published on 27/12/2025 at 10:33
Updated on 27/12/2025 at 12:08

An outbreak of avian influenza was detected on December 24th at a falconry in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, in the Drôme department, according to the department's prefecture. Part of the flock has been culled.

Avian influenza continues to spread among French poultry farms. On Friday, December 26, the Drôme prefecture announced an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a captive bird farm in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère. The virus was detected on December 24. As part of measures to combat the spread of the virus , part of the flock was culled on December 25.

This falconry in the Drôme region houses around thirty birds, including some protected species such as the peregrine falcon. According to the breeder, 12 birds were euthanized after the outbreak was discovered, while 9 died from avian flu.

Meanwhile, 10 birds from the farm that were outside the contamination zone are currently confined in individual cells and could well be saved.
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Bird flu: an outbreak confirmed in a duck farm in Loudéac

Johan Moison
Published on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on December 29, 2025, at a duck farm in Loudéac, Côtes-d'Armor. The prefecture took immediate measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on December 29, 2025, at a duck farm located in the town of Loudéac, in the Côtes-d'Armor department. This announcement was made by the prefecture on December 31, in order to limit the spread of the virus.

All the ducks slaughtered
Emergency measures were immediately implemented. The affected farm was completely depopulated. A restricted zone was also established around the outbreak. It includes a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone .

A prefectoral decree, issued on December 30, 2025, sets out the rules to be followed in these areas. It provides for a strengthening of biosecurity measures, including the sheltering of poultry.

Poultry farms are subject to increased monitoring. Self-checks and laboratory analyses are carried out. In these areas, the movement of poultry and captive birds is prohibited, except with an exemption granted by the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations (DDPP).

Professionals, veterinarians, elected officials, and agricultural organizations have been informed to prevent any spread of the virus. Individuals owning poultry or captive birds must register them with their local town hall. People are also asked not to approach or feed wild birds.

The prefecture also reminds everyone that the consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs poses no risk to humans .

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Avian influenza: a regulated zone is being established in West Flanders

Updated on 31/12/2025

Avian influenza: a regulated zone has been established in West Flanders following the detection of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Warhem.

On December 23, 2025, an outbreak of HPAI was declared in a breeding hen farm in the municipality of Furnes, 1 km from the French border.

On December 30, the presence of the HPAI virus was also confirmed in a poultry farm in the town of Warhem, 5 km from the previous outbreak, following the observation of abnormal mortality among the farm's poultry. This is the first outbreak identified in the department this year.

In accordance with the health rules applicable across the European Union, the Prefect of the North issued a prefectural decree on December 31, 2025, establishing a regulated zone with a radius of 10 km within which measures are applied to prevent the spread of the virus.
The restricted area includes:

• a protection zone (radius 0 – 3 km) where enhanced surveillance and movement restriction measures apply;
• a surveillance zone (radius 3 – 10 km).

The municipalities in the Protection Zone are: Hondschoote, Killem, Warhem and Ghyvelde. The municipalities in the Surveillance Zone are: Bambecque, Bergues, Bierne, Bray-Dunes, Herzeele (north of the D17), Hoymille, Leffrinckoucke, Oost-Cappel, Quaëdrype, Rexpoëde, Socx, Téteghem-Coudekerque-village, Uxem, West-Cappel, Wylder and Zuydcoote.

Strict sanitary measures must be observed by all bird owners, and the movement of poultry is prohibited except by special permit.
In these areas, operators contribute to enhanced monitoring of the health situation with regard to avian influenza and through the carrying out of self-checks on their poultry.

Restrictions on hunting waterfowl and birds are also in place in the protection and surveillance zones.

The stakeholders in livestock farming at the departmental and regional levels, as well as those involved in hunting, are informed of the situation.

The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product made from poultry – presents no risk to humans.
Outside of this outbreak and the established regulated zone with surveillance and protection areas, the national HPAI risk level remains high given the health situation regarding avian influenza in Europe, France, and in wild birds.

The mobilization to contain the spread of the virus must be collective: all owners of poultry, whether they are farmers, other professional keepers, or individuals (backyard flocks) must respect strict biosecurity measures to avoid contamination of their animals by wild birds: confinement or sheltering of poultry, declaration of their breeding or backyard flock, monitoring, and alerting the veterinary health officer or the departmental directorate for the protection of populations of the North in case of mortality and abnormal clinical signs.

For further information: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-lasituation-en-france


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An outbreak of avian influenza has been detected in a farm with 300,000 chickens on the coast: a restricted zone has been established.

Written by
Noëlle Hamez
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31/12/2025 at 7:14 PM

Updated on
01/01/2026 at 11:40 AM

The prefect of the Nord department has established a restricted zone around the town of Warhem, near Dunkirk, following the detection of an outbreak of avian influenza on December 23. Twenty municipalities are affected by the security perimeter.

After an outbreak was detected in the Somme in mid-December , the Nord department is now also affected by cases of avian flu. This is the first such case this year.

On December 31st, the prefect of the Nord department issued a decree establishing a regulated zone in West Flanders, around the town of Warhem. It was in this small town near Dunkirk that an outbreak of avian influenza was detected yesterday in a poultry farm housing 300,000 birds. On December 23rd, a first outbreak of avian influenza had been recorded 5 km away, in the Belgian town of Furnes.

What measures are being implemented?
Therefore, health standards require the deployment of a regulated zone of 10 km around the municipality concerned to prevent the spread of the virus to other farms.

This area is divided into two parts: a protection zone, located between 0 and 3 km around the outbreak, where enhanced surveillance and movement restrictions apply, and a surveillance zone, beyond 3 km. Restrictions on hunting waterfowl and birds are also in place in these zones.

The prefect of the Nord department emphasizes that " strict health measures must be observed by all bird owners, and poultry movements are prohibited except by special permit ." In these areas, farmers must contribute to the enhanced monitoring of the health situation.
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#Birdflu – A second outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a poultry farm in #Marches .

Regulated zones have been established:

Protection zone (3 km)

Surveillance zone (10 km)
with restrictions on the movement of poultry and birds, increased surveillance and the rigorous application of biosecurity measures.

Find the list of affected municipalities here: https://www.drome.gouv.fr/.../CP20260102_IHAP_Marches.pdf

Waterfowl hunting and the release of game birds are prohibited in the areas concerned.

A depopulation operation is underway, with the mobilization of state services alongside the farmer.

Important reminder: the consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs presents no risk to humans.

Professionals and individuals who keep birds: remain vigilant and strictly apply biosecurity measures.

An information meeting for professionals is scheduled for next week at the DDPP of Drôme.

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Bird flu in Drôme: a link established between the outbreaks in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère and Marches

Damien Triomphe
Published onTuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM

The Drôme region is facing its first outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry farms. The epidemiological investigation shows that poultry from the contaminated farm in Marches were used to feed birds at the falconry in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, where the first cases were detected.

The epidemiological investigation conducted by the Departmental Directorate for Population Protection is ongoing. The first outbreak of avian influenza was discovered on Christmas Eve at a falconry in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère. Investigations to determine the origin of the virus led to a poultry farm in Marches , where the falconry obtained its feed. This led to the discovery of the second outbreak on January 1st. Analyses are currently underway to verify whether it is indeed the same genetic strain of the virus, which would definitively confirm the hypothesis of transmission through food.

At the Marches poultry farm, approximately 3,500 birds were euthanized on Sunday, January 4th, and the buildings were disinfected. As per protocol, safety measures to combat the spread of the virus have been implemented within a 10-kilometer radius. These measures include a ban on transporting birds within the area, veterinary inspections of the ten or so farms in the region, and a ban on hunting game birds. If no new cases are detected, these measures could be lifted in early February.

https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/agr...s-de-chateauneuf-sur-isere-et-marches-3569050

 

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A new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in the Allier region.

Updated on 12/01/2026

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on January 10, 2026, in a laying hen farm located in the town of Villefranche-d'Allier, in the department of Allier.

Urgent measures have been put in place, including the depopulation of the farm and the establishment of a regulated zone to limit the spread of the disease, including:

• A protection zone (ZP) of 3 km around the hotspot: Villefranche-d'Allier.
• A 10 km surveillance zone (SZ) around the fire: Bézenet, Bizeneuille, Buxières-les-Mines (west of the RD68), Chappes, Chavenon, Cosne-d'Allier (south of the Aumance river and the RD57), Deneuille-les-Mines, Doyet, Murat, Saint-Priest-en-Murat, Sauvagny, Tortezais, Venas, Vieure.

Measures put in place

Within this zone, measures are being deployed to protect poultry farms from potential contamination, including strengthening biosecurity measures (sheltering), enhanced monitoring of farms (self-monitoring and laboratory analyses) and adapting hunting activities (waterfowl and game bird decoys).

In these areas, all places where poultry and captive birds are kept are subject to specific regulations; in particular, the movement of poultry and other captive birds is prohibited , except for exemptions granted by the departmental directorate of employment, labor, solidarity and population protection (DDETSPP).

Visitors are specifically asked not to approach or feed wild birds, particularly in this area.

It is recalled that, in order to avoid the spread of the virus, it is recommended that the entire public avoid frequenting wetlands (edges of ponds, pools and rivers) where wild birds congregate, even in their absence, due to the possible presence of the virus in droppings and soiled areas.

REMINDER: The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.

Information measures

All professional owners, veterinary health officials, agricultural professional organizations and elected officials in the area concerned are subject to specific information measures to prevent and limit the spread of the virus.

Duration of measures

The protection zone is lifted at the earliest 21 days after the slaughter of the animals, and the end of the preliminary cleaning and disinfection operations of the last outbreak in the protection zone and after the completion of visits to all establishments holding poultry or captive birds which allow the conclusion that there is no suspicion or case of avian influenza in the zone.

After the lifting of the protection zone, the municipalities and establishments concerned remain subject to the measures of the surveillance zone until the latter is lifted.
The surveillance zone is lifted at the earliest 30 days after the slaughter of the animals and the end of the preliminary cleaning and disinfection operations of the last outbreak in the protection zone and after the completion of visits, with a favorable result, among the establishments in the surveillance zone allowing the conclusion of an absence of suspicion or case of avian influenza in the zone.

Risks to human health

The risk of transmission of the virus from animals to humans is very low but does exist. Given the virus's significant potential for adaptation, it is essential to maintain active vigilance . Early screening via RT-PCR testing is offered free of charge to individuals who have been exposed, having had direct or indirect contact with infected animals, even in the absence of symptoms, in order to identify potential human cases of infection.

To limit the risk of reassortment between animal and human influenza viruses, seasonal flu vaccination is strongly recommended and covered by health insurance for professionals who may be exposed to animal influenza viruses.

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For more information

• https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
• Consult the fact sheet "Biosecurity measures to be applied in backyard poultry farms"
• Consult the fact sheet "Poultry farmers: regulatory requirements to protect your farm from health hazards"

https://www.allier.gouv.fr/Actualit...r-d-influenza-aviaire-a-Villefranche-d-Allier
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Avian influenza: a new outbreak confirmed in a duck farm in Loire-Atlantique

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Corcoué-sur-Logne, in southern Loire-Atlantique. Protection and surveillance zones have been established by the prefecture to limit the spread of the virus, in a context of high national health risk.

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Modified on13/01/2026 at 08:55
Published on12/01/2026 at 9:17 PM

A new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on Friday, January 9, at a duck farm in Corcoué-sur-Logne (Loire-Atlantique), bringing the number of outbreaks detected in French poultry farms since October to nineteen. The flock , which was placed under surveillance, was culled on January 10.

A prefectoral decree, issued this Monday, January 12, establishes a new surveillance zone in Corcoué-sur-Logne, Legé, La Limouzinière, La Marne, Saint-Colomban, Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte, and Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, with restrictions on poultry movements, hunting, and the release of game. Health monitoring is reinforced. The consumption of poultry products poses no risk to humans , the prefecture further specifies.

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News from "Sud Ouest": an outbreak of avian flu discovered in a duck farm in Lot-et-Garonne

By Jérôme Jamet
January 15, 2026
Updated on 15/01/2026 at 18:15.

This is the second contaminated farm in Lot-et-Garonne this season. The 5,000 ducks must be slaughtered.

An outbreak of avian influenza has been discovered at a duck farm in Lauzun, in the northern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department, Sud Ouest has learned from several sources. The information has been confirmed by the Lot-et-Garonne Chamber of Agriculture.


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​ Avian influenza: outbreak detected in a backyard poultry farm in Gironde

Updated on 15/01/2026

The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Leblayais. This outbreak was identified in a backyard flock owned by a private individual.

State services immediately implemented strict regulatory health measures. Sick animals suspected of carrying the virus will be slaughtered starting Friday morning, in accordance with current protocols.

The recent cold snap has led to movements of migratory birds, most likely the source of the contamination of the birds in this farmyard.

In general, this isolated case serves as a reminder that the virus is widespread in wild animals and can infect captive birds and poultry. In this context, the Prefect of Gironde, Étienne Guyot, urges all bird owners to exercise the utmost vigilance and to implement all necessary measures to prevent any contact between their animals and wild animals.

Livestock farmers and owners of captive birds must therefore ensure strict compliance with the enhanced biosecurity measures specific to their activity. In the event of health problems arising in their flocks, they are urged to immediately contact the services of the departmental directorate for the protection of populations (DDPP).

Given the high circulation of the HPAI virus in wildlife, the public is reminded of the following health measures:

Avoid all contact with wild birds, including their feathers or droppings.
Do not pick up wild birds, even if they are weak or injured.
Do not take them to a veterinary clinic
Do not touch or approach the carcasses of birds.
> Report cases of significant mortality to the town hall of the place where they were discovered.

The town halls are responsible for informing the SAGIR network (monitoring the causes of mortality of wildlife) which will decide, in conjunction with the departmental directorate for the protection of populations (DDPP), what action to take and whether to analyze the birds.

At this stage, no other cases have been detected in Gironde.

REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs, and more generally of any food product based on poultry, presents no risk to human health.

https://www.gironde.gouv.fr/Actuali...ion-d-un-foyer-dans-une-basse-cour-de-Gironde

 

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