Bird flu alarm: Fire brigade saves swans in house leisure!

Bird flu alarm: Fire brigade saves swans in house leisure!

In the district of Korneuburg, there was a worrying incident when 13 swans near house slopes lost their lives through the dreaded bird flu. These events are particularly alarming because they have taken place in an area where a strong animal population can normally be found.

The swans had settled in an flooded field that lies next to the busy B19. On Friday, the fire brigade of Perzendorf and Hausleiten was called for an unusual use. Employees of the fire brigade wore special protective suits to recover the dead animals from the mud and water because the bird flu is a serious health risk.

special measures taken

The fallen swans were handed over to the animal body recycling Saria in Tulln after rescue, so that they are burned there in an environmentally friendly manner. Not only the firefighters were affected in this commitment; The official veterinarians of the District Centers Tulln and Korneuburg were also on site and monitored the process. It was ensured that all the necessary precautionary measures were taken to prevent further spread of the virus.

The water accumulation in the affected area is a result of the recent storms and floods that many fields met in the region in September. In these flooded areas, the swans were able to stay undisturbed, which has now turned out to be tragic.

The bird flu, also known as influenza virus A, can be transferred by infected birds to other animals, including house poultry. It is therefore extremely important to carefully observe and document such incidents in order to take the necessary measures to combat the distribution of the virus. More details on this worrying event can be found in a detailed report on www.noen.at .

This incident raises questions about how better in the future, the animal fauna in the region to protect against such threatening diseases and what preventive measures can be taken to avoid infection. A vigilant eye on the situation seems essential for the upcoming weeks.