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Israel: 2026 Bird flu in poultry

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Shiloh

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Source: https://www.ynet.co.il/health/article/hjn4qbye11l

Bird Flu in Israel: First Case of the Year - Recommendations for Cooking Eggs
An unusual mortality of ducks in Moshav Sde Yaakov led to the diagnosis of H5N1 bird flu - the first case this season. A 10-km quarantine zone was declared, where the population of chicken coops was prohibited and restrictions were imposed on the movement of poultry. Last year, 16 outbreaks were treated
Or Hadar|09:08
Emek Jezreel

Bird flu of the H5N1 type was diagnosed in a flock of breeding ducks in Moshav Sde Yaakov in the Emek Jezreel Regional Council. This is the first case of bird flu diagnosed in the current season (2025-2026) in commercial chicken coops, while in the previous flu season (2025-2024) 16 outbreaks of bird flu were treated.
The incident began to be discovered following an unusual mortality of ducks on a farm that includes about 2,000 ducks at the age of 41 weeks. Samples were sent to the Ministry of Agriculture laboratories, which confirmed the suspicion. Services Veterinarians at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have defined a quarantine zone 10 km from the infected area..
 
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Source: https://gazettengr.com/israel-reports-second-seasonal-bird-flu-outbreak/

Israel reports second seasonal bird flu outbreak
Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said the latest outbreak follows a previous one in early January at a duck breeding site in Sadeh Yaakov.
News Agency of Nigeria • February 23, 2026


Israel on Monday reported the second H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the season at commercial poultry farms in Moshav Nahalal in the northern region, affecting 8,000 turkeys.

Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said the latest outbreak follows a previous one in early January at a duck breeding site in Sadeh Yaakov, approximately five km from Nahalal.

The ministry has established a 10km quarantine zone around the affected site, urging owners of ornamental birds, backyard poultry, and free-range flocks to keep their flocks indoors.

The public is advised to purchase poultry and eggs only from regulated retailers.​..
 
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