Bird flu in Amstetten: all -clear after successful measures

Bird flu in Amstetten: all -clear after successful measures

After a worrying outbreak of bird flu in weirs in the Amstetten district, the state government of Lower Austria announced the all -clear. The state veterinary director, Christina Riedl, informed the ORF Lower Austria that there have been no new cases in poultry farms in the state. This positive news is hopeful, since the situation seems to be under control for the time being.

At the beginning of November, a total of five bird flu cases appeared in poultry farms around Amstetten. Due to the high risk of epidemics, the authorities were forced to take drastic measures, which led to the killing of around 200,000 chickens and turkeys. These measures are necessary to contain the spread of the virus. Since then, the affected companies have been subject to strict cleaning and disinfection regulations.

restricted animal husbandry

To support this critical phase, not only international experts from Italy and the Netherlands came to Austria, but also the Federal Army had been mobilized. Their tasks included disinfection of infected carcass representations, which is an essential measure to combat the disease.

Currently, two restricted zones are still in force in the Amstetten district, which means that the animals have a stable obligation. The maintenance of these measures is set until December 16, whereby this date can be canceled prematurely, provided that no new cases are reported.

vigilance remains necessary

Although the situation has improved, the poultry holders are asked to stay vigilant. Signs such as high mortality, shortness of breath, diarrhea or a decline in legacy can indicate an infection. In such cases, the owners must immediately inform the veterinary authority. It is also important to mention that the virus is hardly contagious for people and that no case has so far been detected. Foods such as poultry and eggs are classified as safe, so consumers do not have to worry.

On the current developments and the general situation in the region you can have a detailed report on www.meinbezirk.at read.