Bird flu in the Melk district: measures and current situation of the companies

Bird flu in the Melk district: measures and current situation of the companies

To date, no outbreak of bird flu has been detected in the Melk district. But the authorities announce that indoor housing is strongly recommended for poultry farms to ensure the health of the animals.

There are a total of 751 farms in the region that together keep 341,700 poultry. The majority of these animals are laying hens, followed by turkeys and broilers kept in the area. The main district farmers' council chairman Johannes Zuser reported that there had not yet been any culling of poultry in the Melk district, as was already the case in other districts, such as Amstetten. This shows that the situation here is currently under control.

Recommended animal health measures

To prevent the virus from spreading, a number of protective measures are recommended. This includes regular and intensive monitoring of the animals, prohibiting strangers from entering the farm and careful clothing changes, especially with regard to footwear. In addition, businesses that keep more than 50 animals should ensure that their animals remain in the stable.

These measures are essential to protect feathered animals and maintain agriculture in this heavily poultry-dependent district. Poultry health is given top priority to continue to keep the region free of health risks. The ability of farms to provide a comfortable environment for their animals is considered crucial; Around 90 percent of Austrian companies can provide their laying hens with a winter garden with an outdoor climate, despite the fact that they have to be kept in stables.

The authorities' actions underline the importance of hygiene and consideration for one's own populations, especially at times when bird flu is present in neighboring regions. For more detailed information about these measures and the current situation, it is worth taking a look at www.noen.at.