Die swans on Lake Ober-Moos: Poultry plague ensures alarm!

Die swans on Lake Ober-Moos: Poultry plague ensures alarm!

In a worrying development for the wild bird population and the poultry posture in the area, the poultry plague on Lake Ober-Moos in the Vogelsberg district has led strict measures. Several swans have died after being infected with the highly pathogenic virus H5N1. This situation was found for the first time in mid -September when the already lifeless birds were examined.

The authorities of the Vogelsberg district confirmed on October 2 that the wild birds continued to have sick and dead specimens around Lake Ober-Moos. In a current message, it was emphasized that to protect the poultry stocks in the region, all poultry holders are stopped to keep their animals in closed stables. It is expected that the large number of water birds in the area of the lake will appear more dead animals in the coming weeks.

Poultry plague alarm: Measures for protection

The required accommodation of the poultry stocks is carried out as a prevention measure to prevent the virus from spreading. The Vogelsberg district warned that the cooler it becomes that the environment in the environment remains infectious for longer. This means that the chance of broadcasting in the cooler season increases and cannot be unnoticed. Animal health is of the highest priority, and the spread of the virus could have far -reaching consequences for regional agriculture.

For preventive support of these warnings, the district plans to set up signs on the bank paths in cooperation with the municipality of Freiensteinau. These are intended to point out visitors that caution is advised and that contact with wild birds should be minimized. This is important to avoid the spread of the virus into the surrounding poultry stocks.

The residents and visitors are urgently asked to observe hygiene measures and to avoid the area around the lake if possible. According to the authorities, a epidemic outbreak in a poultry population could result in catastrophic consequences for poultry farming within a radius of at least ten kilometers. This applies to both private owners and commercial companies that rely on the health of their animals.

According to information from www.fuldaerzeitung.de All precautionary measures are taken to prevent a poultry pest outbreak in the clear risk region. The alarming situation around Lake Ober-Moos shows how important it is to keep an eye on the health state of wild birds and the far-reaching poultry management.

The authorities are in constant contact to monitor the situation. The pressure to take effective measures and communicate is high, and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the next few weeks. The health and safety of both the wild birds and the domesticated poultry stocks are very priority, and it is crucial to proceed jointly against the spread of the poultry plague.