Bird flu alarm: 5,400 turkeys killed in Molbergen!

Bird flu alarm: 5,400 turkeys killed in Molbergen!

In the district of Cloppenburg, the poultry plague spreads: In the municipality of Molbergen, around 5,400 turkeys were killed in an animal protection -friendly manner in order to contain the highly contagious disease. The fatal pathogen H5N1 was officially confirmed by the Friedrich Loeffler Institute. As Priplanta , this is already the fifth confirmed outbreak of poultry plague in Lower Saxony this year. Previously, more than 8,400 animals were already killed in a further turkey operation in the district of Aurich, which increases alert willingness in the region.

strict requirements for poultry holders

The district of Cloppenburg reacted immediately and set up a protection and surveillance zone around the affected company. These measures are intended to ensure that the disease is no longer spreading. The authorities have issued clear requirements for poultry holders to prevent further penetration of the virus. So far, there have been five outbreaks in various companies in Lower Saxony this year, which indicates the worrying Situation. According to NDR were affected in 2023, which was the necessary to take the need for drastic measures in 2023 underline.

The spread of the poultry plague remains a serious threat, since wild birds were also identified as the virus carrier. Despite the draconian measures, the situation remains tense because the farms have to work under strict security protocols to protect their stocks. This emphasizes the urgency of keeping control of the poultry plague and recognizing future outbreaks at an early stage.