Highly pathogenic avian influenza: France places its territory at "high" risk level to strengthen protection of poultry farms (October 21, 2025) – Neg

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October 15, 2025 Press Release

Highly pathogenic avian influenza: France places its territory at "moderate" risk level to strengthen protection of poultry farms

A decree published on October 15, 2025, in the Official Journal raises the risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from "negligible" to "moderate" throughout metropolitan France. Prevention and biosecurity measures for poultry farms are being strengthened.

Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are increasing in Europe among migratory birds, particularly in Spain, Germany, and also in France. These cases confirm a strong infection dynamic among wild birds using descending migration corridors during this time of year.

Furthermore, two first outbreaks of HPAI were confirmed in France, on October 10, 2025 in a pheasant and partridge farm in Pas-de-Calais, then on October 14 in a farmyard in Seine-Maritime.

Given the risk of further introduction of the HPAI virus into livestock farming from migratory wild birds, the Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty is raising the risk level from "negligible" to "moderate" across the entire metropolitan territory as of October 16, 2025 (see the ministerial decree here). France has been at the "negligible" risk level since May 8, 2025.

This decision results in the implementation of the following reinforced prevention and biosecurity measures:

• Areas at risk of dissemination (ZRD [SUP]1[/SUP] ) : shelter for palmipeds less than 42 days old; ban on gatherings of birds.
• Special risk areas (ZRP [SUP]2[/SUP] ) : sheltering of poultry of all species; restrictions on the use of decoys according to the categories of holders; conditions before the movement of game birds; prohibition of gatherings of birds.
• For the entire territory : implementation of reinforced biosecurity measures during the transport of web-footed birds; special conditions for transport and use of decoys.

The list of municipalities concerned by ZRDs and ZRPs can be viewed on this page .

These enhanced measures complement the mandatory vaccination campaign for commercial flocks with more than 250 ducks. Launched for the first time in France on October 1, [SUP]2023[/SUP] , mandatory duck vaccination has proven its effectiveness: only 10 outbreaks during the 2023-2024 season and 15 in 2024-2025, compared to several hundred before vaccination. These positive results have led to the renewal of this vaccination strategy for the 2025-2026 campaign.

The strategy to combat HPAI in France is based on a coherent and complementary triptych:
- Biosecurity aims to limit contact between poultry and potential sources of infection.
- Regular surveillance allows for early detection of outbreaks, essential for rapid and effective management.
- Vaccination ensures lasting immune protection for at-risk flocks, reducing the spread of the virus and its economic impacts.

As a reminder, the consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally, any food product – from poultry vaccinated against HPAI does not present any risk to humans.

[SUP]1 [/SUP]ZRD : zone at risk of diffusion with a high density of palmiped farms
[SUP]2 [/SUP]ZRP : zone at particular risk in which natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of farms by wild fauna.


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October 21, 2025 Press Release

Highly pathogenic avian influenza: France places its territory at "high" risk level to strengthen protection of poultry farms

A decree published on October 21, 2025, in the Official Journal raises the risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from "moderate" to "high" throughout metropolitan France. Prevention and biosecurity measures for poultry farms are being strengthened.

Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are increasing in Europe in migratory birds, particularly in Spain and Germany, but also in France. These cases confirm a strong infection dynamic in wild birds using the downbound flyways, active from September to December. Wild birds are a potential source of virus introduction into poultry farms and captive birds. Since October 10, 2025, four HPAI outbreaks have been confirmed in commercial poultry farms and three outbreaks in backyard poultry, all located in the Atlantic Flyway.

In view of these trends, the Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty is changing the risk level from "moderate" (see the press release of October 15 ) to "high", as of October 22, 2025 (consult the ministerial decree here ).

This decision results in the implementation of the following reinforced prevention and biosecurity measures:

• For the entire territory : shelter for poultry of all species; ban on gatherings of birds; implementation of reinforced biosecurity measures during the transport of web-footed birds; special conditions for the use of decoys; conditions before the movement of game birds.
• Areas at risk of dissemination (ZRD [SUP]1[/SUP] ): carrying out virological tests before the movement of palmipeds between two farms; special conditions of access for those involved in palmiped farms.

The list of municipalities concerned by ZRDs can be viewed on this page .

The strategy to combat HPAI in France is based on a coherent and complementary triptych:

• Biosecurity aims to limit contact between poultry and potential sources of infection.
• Regular monitoring allows for early detection of outbreaks, which is essential for rapid and effective management.
• Vaccinating waterfowl provides long-lasting immune protection for at-risk flocks, reducing the spread of the virus and economic impacts.

As a reminder, the consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally, any food product – from poultry vaccinated against HPAI does not present any risk to humans.
[SUP]1 [/SUP]ZRD : zone at risk of diffusion with a high density of palmiped farms
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November 4, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
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Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of November 3, 2025:

• 11 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Vendée);
• 4 outbreaks in non-commercial backyard poultry farms (Loire-Atlantique, Seine-Maritime, Charente-Maritime, Vendée).

On the wildlife front, there have been over a hundred mortality events, with cases detected since August 5th. The most affected departments are Morbihan, Hautes-Pyrénées, Aube, Charente-Maritime, and Marne.

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

​Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below: ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

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ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france

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November 13, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
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Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of November 12, 2025:

• 18 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Vendée);
• 7 outbreaks in non-commercial backyard poultry farms (Loire-Atlantique, Seine-Maritime, Charente-Maritime, Vendée).

On the wildlife front, there have been over a hundred mortality events, with cases detected since August 5th. The most affected departments are Morbihan, Hautes-Pyrénées, Aube, Charente-Maritime, and Marne.

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.
For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france
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November 17, 2025 Press Release

Highly pathogenic avian influenza: Annie Genevard announces financial aid for poultry farmers affected by the 2024-2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak

Following the deployment of the health compensation scheme, Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture, Agri-food and Food Sovereignty, announces the opening of an economic compensation scheme for the 2024-2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epizootic.

This aid, funded by the State with a maximum budget of €4 million, aims to compensate for losses related to the cessation of production on farms located in regulated zones, due to bans on the placement and movement of poultry. Losses incurred during sanitary restrictions that led to prolonged periods of downtime will be compensated at a rate of 90%.

Poultry farmers (waterfowl, gallinaceous birds and pigeons) located in regulated areas (protection zones, surveillance zones) during the 2024-2025 HPAI epizootic and who have suffered economic losses will be able to submit their application for aid soon, via an online service managed by FranceAgriMer.
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November 21, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
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Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of November 20, 2025:

• 44 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres);
• 8 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde).

On the wildlife front, more than 170 mortality events have been recorded, with cases detected since August 5th. The most affected regions are Grand-Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions


https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france
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November 21, 2025 Press Release

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI): strengthening of prevention measures in livestock farming in 4 departments

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Given the rapid increase in the number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in poultry farms in western France, enhanced prevention measures are being implemented by prefectural decrees in Vendée and three neighboring departments (Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, and Deux-Sèvres). These temporary measures include increased surveillance, sheltering of poultry, pre-movement testing, and, for ducks, administration of a third vaccination dose. They will be lifted on December 31 if the health situation allows.


The HPAI virus is currently circulating intensely among migratory birds, particularly common cranes. This situation in wild birds, also observed in other European countries, has resulted in a significant number of outbreaks in poultry farms this season. To date, more than 50 outbreaks have been confirmed in poultry farms.

In order to prevent the spread of the HPAI virus in our territory, additional regulated zones have been established today in the departments of Vendée (85) , Loire-Atlantique (44) , Maine-et-Loire (49) , and Deux-Sèvres (79) .

Within these additional regulated zones, and in addition to the measures established in the protection and surveillance zones set up around HPAI outbreaks , the following measures are in place:

• Enhanced biosecurity measures
  • The release of ducks into the range is prohibited throughout the entire additional regulated area.
  • In the protection zones established around HPAI outbreaks, all departures of ducks and turkeys must be made in a single trip to the slaughterhouse (single removal).
• Enhanced surveillance measures
  • Avian influenza virus screening is required before any movement of batches of ducks, geese and turkeys when they are transferred from one farm to another.
• Vaccination
  • A third dose of the vaccine must be administered:
    • in all duck farms located in the Vendée department,
    • and in duck farms located in areas at risk of spread and regulated areas established around HPAI outbreaks in departments 44, 49 and 79.

Mandatory vaccination of ducks, biosecurity on farms, and disease surveillance in farms and wild populations are complementary pillars of our strategy for preventing and controlling HPAI. This health strategy has significantly reduced the number of outbreaks during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons, as well as reducing mass culling and economic losses.

Please remember that if you find a sick or dead bird, it is essential not to touch it and to notify the departmental branch of the French Office for Biodiversity or the Departmental Federation of Hunters. If the bird is dead, contact the town hall, which will then arrange for its removal. This recommendation also applies if you find a sick or dead wild mammal (such as a fox).

The consumption of meat, eggs, foie gras, and more generally any food product made from poultry presents no risk to humans.
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November 28, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
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Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of November 28, 2025:

• 68 outbreaks were identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain);
• 9 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions


https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france
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December 5, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France

Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of December 4, 2025:

• 89 outbreaks were identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines);
• 9 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france


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December 16, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France​​​​​​​

Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of December 15, 2025:

• 100 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme , Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes);
• 10 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

​

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions
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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr

December 23, 2025 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France is facing several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of December 22, 2025:

• 102 outbreaks were identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme , Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes);
• 12 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

​
ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions
​

https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france

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January 6, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of January 5, 2026:

• 107 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme , Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme);
• 16 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions



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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr
January 15, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of January 14, 2026:

• 110 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme , Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme);
• 18 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados , Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.
This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .
These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.
In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.
The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB


Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

​
ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.
For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions


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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr
February 26, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France

...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.
As of February 26, 2026:

• 118 outbreaks were identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme, Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme);
• 28 homes in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Essonne, Cher, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Creuse, Nord, Sarthe).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.
This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .
These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB
Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions





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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr

March 23, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at high risk since October 22, 2025 (Order of October 17, 2025 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza) .

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of March 20, 2026:

• 121 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme, Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme, Eure);
• 30 homes in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Essonne, Cher, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Creuse, Nord, Sarthe, Mayenne).

Current risk level for HPAI: high

Since October 22, 2025, the HPAI risk level has been raised to high in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions


https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france
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April 26, 2026 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

Decrees, Orders, Circulars

GENERAL TEXTS

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, AGRI-FOOD,
AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Order of April 21, 2026, designating the risk level
regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza
NOR: AGRG2610456A
Target audience: Operators keeping poultry or other captive birds.
Subject: Lowering of the epizootic risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza to "moderate" throughout
the entire metropolitan territory. This Order, designating the risk level for highly
pathogenic avian influenza, is issued following an improvement in the health situation among wild bird populations.
Entry into force: This Order shall enter into force on the day following its publication.
Application: This Order is issued pursuant to the Order of September 25, 2023, relating to measures for
surveillance, prevention, control, and vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Food Sovereignty,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 9, 2016, on
transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of ​​animal health;
Having regard to the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, and in particular Article L. 221-1-1 thereof;
Having regard to the Order of September 25, 2023, relating to measures for surveillance, prevention, control, and vaccination
against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI); Having regard to Opinion No. 2016-SA-0245 of the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), concerning "the adjustment of risk levels for infection by highly pathogenic avian influenza—regardless of the strain—in birds held in captivity within metropolitan territory, originating from wild birds," dated July 10, 2017;
Having regard to Opinion No. 2022-SA-0138 of the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), concerning "the re-evaluation of criteria for raising and lowering the risk level due to infection of wild bird populations by a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus," dated November 21, 2022;
Considering the improvement in the sanitary situation within poultry farms and among wild bird populations,

Hereby orders:
Art. 1. – The epizootic risk level, as referred to in Article 4 of the aforementioned Order of September 25, 2023, is designated as "moderate" throughout the entire metropolitan territory.
Art. 2. – The Order of October 17, 2025, designating the risk level regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza, is hereby repealed.
Art. 3. – This Order shall be published in the *Official Journal of the French Republic*.

Done on April 21, 2026.
For the Minister, and by delegation:
The Deputy Director-General for Food,
M.-C. LE GAL

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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr
April 28, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France

Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at moderate risk since April 27, 2026 ( Order of April 21, 2026 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza ).

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of April 16, 2026:

• 121 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme, Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme, Eure);
• 30 outbreaks in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Essonne, Cher, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Creuse, Nord, Sarthe, Mayenne).

Current risk level for HPAI: moderate

Since April 27, 2026, the HPAI risk level has been lowered to moderate in France.
This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .
These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

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ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions
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May 22, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France
...
Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at moderate risk since April 27, 2026 ( Order of April 21, 2026 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza ).

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of May 21, 2026:

• 124 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme, Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme, Eure, Tarn-et-Garonne, Haute-Garonne);
• 31 homes in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Essonne, Cher, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Creuse, Nord, Sarthe, Mayenne, Haute-Garonne).

Current risk level for HPAI: moderate

Since April 27, 2026, the HPAI risk level has been lowered to moderate in France.

This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .

These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.

In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.

The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers

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

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions
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Xavier Remongin/agriculture.gouv.fr

June 3, 2026 Info +

Avian influenza: the situation in France

Faced with the evolution of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild fauna and in livestock farms, France has been placed at negligible risk since June 3, 2026 ( Order of May 22, 2026 qualifying the level of risk in terms of highly pathogenic avian influenza ).

Health situation

For the current season, which runs from August 2025 to the end of July 2026, France has faced several outbreaks of HPAI.

As of May 21, 2026:

• 124 outbreaks have been identified in commercial farms (Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne, Vendée, Cher, Haute-Marne, Allier, Côte-d'Or, Marne, Dordogne, Maine-et-Loire, Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Ain, Yvelines, Somme, Finistère, Loir-et-Cher, Calvados, Landes, Côtes-d'Armor, Nord, Drôme, Eure, Tarn-et-Garonne, Haute-Garonne);
• 31 homes in backyard poultry and non-commercial captive birds (Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, Loir-et-Cher, Bas-Rhin, Aube, Gironde, Ain, Indre-et-Loire, Drôme, Calvados, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Essonne, Cher, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Creuse, Nord, Sarthe, Mayenne, Haute-Garonne).

Current risk level for HPAI: negligible

Since April 27, 2026, the HPAI risk level has been lowered to a negligible level in France.
This implies the implementation of the measures described in Part II of the decree of September 25, 2023 .
These enhanced measures complement the biosecurity measures that must be applied permanently.

Management measures in case of outbreaks

When an outbreak is detected, public health measures are deployed to limit the spread of the virus:

• In infected establishments:

o Depopulation of homes;
o If necessary, preventive killing of animals within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree;
o Cleaning and disinfection of sites.

• In establishments near infected establishments: establishment of regulated zones (protection and surveillance zones) with reinforced measures:

o Increased surveillance;
o Enhanced biosecurity (sheltering of birds);
o Prohibition of poultry movements;
o Restriction of hunting activities for game birds.

Restricted areas and access to the PIGMA platform

The list of municipalities in the protection zone (ZP) and surveillance zone (ZS) is indicated in the prefectural zone decrees published in the collection of administrative acts of each department, as well as in the Commission's implementing decisions concerning emergency measures motivated by the appearance of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States.
In addition, the departmental services of the State (DDetsPP) provide information on regulated areas in an information system, which can be consulted on the PIGMA platform.
The links to the PIGMA platform are as follows:

• Metadata sheets: https://www.pigma.org/portail/fr/recherche?q=grippe%20aviaire&sort=-relevance&responsibleParty.organisationName=GIP%20 ATGERI
• Viewer: https://www.pigma.org/onegeo-maps/#/map/211

Consult the PIGMA tutorialPDF - 1.26 MB

Certain areas of the territory are more exposed to the risk of HPAI, as indicated below:

ZRP = Area of ​​particular risk: an area where natural conditions increase the risk of contamination of poultry farms by wild birds. It may be located along a wild bird migration corridor or correspond to a wetland where birds like to rest.

ZRD = Area of ​​risk of spread: an area with a high density of poultry farms. This situation, resulting in close proximity of farms, considerably increases the risk of virus spread.

List of ZRP and ZRD municipalities: IT DGAL/SDSBEA/2023-651: Avian Influenza (AI) - List of municipalities in areas of risk of spread (ZRD) and in areas of particular risk (ZRP)

Biosecurity: essential in disease prevention

Biosecurity measures (routine or enhanced) help reduce the risk of introducing and spreading the virus in poultry farms and backyard flocks. To learn about the specific measures to implement depending on your situation, please consult the Ministry of Agriculture's dedicated page on this topic: https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influen...operateurs-professionnels-et-les-particuliers
REMINDER : The consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs – and more generally of any food product based on poultry – presents no risk to humans.

For more information :
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/tout-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-linfluenza-aviaire
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/linfluenza-aviaire-foire-aux-questions


https://agriculture.gouv.fr/influenza-aviaire-la-situation-en-france
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