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Avian influenza in Schleswig-Holstein: renewed increase in
Evidence detected in wild birds and the new subtype H5N4
In addition to H5N8, H5N5, H5N3 and H5N1, the new subtype H5N4 is currently the fifth subtype found in wild birds in Schleswig-Holstein.
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Avian influenza in Schleswig-Holstein: Another increase in the number of wild birds and the new subtype H5N4 detected
From press release -
February 28, 2021
Kiel (pm). The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) detected avian influenza of the subtype H5N4 in Schleswig-Holstein for the first time. The subtype was found in a swan and a seagull from Heiligenhafen, Ostholstein district. In addition, since the turn of the year, the avian influenza virus has been detected in 70 other wild birds from the districts of Dithmarschen, North Friesland, Ostholstein, Pinneberg, Rendsburg-Eckernf?rde, Schleswig-Flensburg, Steinburg and in the Hanseatic city of L?beck.
After the numbers fell slowly at the beginning of the year, an increase can now be seen again. Environment Minister Jan Philip Albrecht warns: “The fight against avian influenza takes a long breath. We owe the fact that only a few outbreaks have been recorded in poultry holdings to the caution and conscientiousness of the keepers. Now it is a matter of persevering and observing the current developments closely. "
With around 440 confirmed cases in current events, around 70 percent of all avian influenza records in wild birds in Germany are in Schleswig-Holstein. Since the beginning of this week, there has been a renewed increase in positive results on the west and east coasts as well as inland in the state laboratory. Currently, more than 20 samples from nine districts and two independent cities that have been sent in since Monday are pending confirmation at the FLI.
The new subtype H5N4 has so far only been detected in individual wild birds in the Lake Constance area in Baden-W?rttemberg and Switzerland throughout the EU. In addition to H5N8, H5N5, H5N3 and H5N1, the new subtype H5N4 is currently the fifth subtype detected in wild birds in Schleswig-Holstein. In Schleswig-Holstein, avian influenza has been detected in six poultry holdings with a total of around 5,000 birds. The last case occurred in Dithmarschen at the end of December. Over 60 farms are already affected nationwide, and the number continues to rise.
According to the latest evidence, the FLI currently rates the risk of virus spread in the wild bird population and that of entry in poultry holdings as high.
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Citizens are also called upon to report finds of dead or sick wild water birds or birds of prey in Schleswig-Holstein to the veterinary office of the respective district and city. From here the collection and sampling of dead animals is organized. Studies of these animals help determine the spread of the virus in the country. Animals that have died or appear sick should not be touched, caught or removed from the place where they were found, in order to prevent the disease from spreading further.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtypes H5 and H7, also known as avian influenza, is a notifiable animal disease that must be controlled by the state, which can lead to massive deaths in kept birds and wild birds after some serious symptoms. The Avian Influenza Ordinance contains preventive and control measures.
The basis for compliance with hygiene regulations for poultry keepers are stipulated uniformly across the country in the Avian Influence Ordinance and in the General Ordinance on Biosafety. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture provides a handout for small businesses and hobbyists, which contains information on the practical implementation of the general decree. Both documents are published on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Avian influenza in Schleswig-Holstein: renewed increase in
Evidence detected in wild birds and the new subtype H5N4
In addition to H5N8, H5N5, H5N3 and H5N1, the new subtype H5N4 is currently the fifth subtype found in wild birds in Schleswig-Holstein.
5 hours ago
Avian influenza in Schleswig-Holstein: Another increase in the number of wild birds and the new subtype H5N4 detected
From press release -
February 28, 2021
Kiel (pm). The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) detected avian influenza of the subtype H5N4 in Schleswig-Holstein for the first time. The subtype was found in a swan and a seagull from Heiligenhafen, Ostholstein district. In addition, since the turn of the year, the avian influenza virus has been detected in 70 other wild birds from the districts of Dithmarschen, North Friesland, Ostholstein, Pinneberg, Rendsburg-Eckernf?rde, Schleswig-Flensburg, Steinburg and in the Hanseatic city of L?beck.
After the numbers fell slowly at the beginning of the year, an increase can now be seen again. Environment Minister Jan Philip Albrecht warns: “The fight against avian influenza takes a long breath. We owe the fact that only a few outbreaks have been recorded in poultry holdings to the caution and conscientiousness of the keepers. Now it is a matter of persevering and observing the current developments closely. "
With around 440 confirmed cases in current events, around 70 percent of all avian influenza records in wild birds in Germany are in Schleswig-Holstein. Since the beginning of this week, there has been a renewed increase in positive results on the west and east coasts as well as inland in the state laboratory. Currently, more than 20 samples from nine districts and two independent cities that have been sent in since Monday are pending confirmation at the FLI.
The new subtype H5N4 has so far only been detected in individual wild birds in the Lake Constance area in Baden-W?rttemberg and Switzerland throughout the EU. In addition to H5N8, H5N5, H5N3 and H5N1, the new subtype H5N4 is currently the fifth subtype detected in wild birds in Schleswig-Holstein. In Schleswig-Holstein, avian influenza has been detected in six poultry holdings with a total of around 5,000 birds. The last case occurred in Dithmarschen at the end of December. Over 60 farms are already affected nationwide, and the number continues to rise.
According to the latest evidence, the FLI currently rates the risk of virus spread in the wild bird population and that of entry in poultry holdings as high.
background
Citizens are also called upon to report finds of dead or sick wild water birds or birds of prey in Schleswig-Holstein to the veterinary office of the respective district and city. From here the collection and sampling of dead animals is organized. Studies of these animals help determine the spread of the virus in the country. Animals that have died or appear sick should not be touched, caught or removed from the place where they were found, in order to prevent the disease from spreading further.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtypes H5 and H7, also known as avian influenza, is a notifiable animal disease that must be controlled by the state, which can lead to massive deaths in kept birds and wild birds after some serious symptoms. The Avian Influenza Ordinance contains preventive and control measures.
The basis for compliance with hygiene regulations for poultry keepers are stipulated uniformly across the country in the Avian Influence Ordinance and in the General Ordinance on Biosafety. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture provides a handout for small businesses and hobbyists, which contains information on the practical implementation of the general decree. Both documents are published on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture.
