Stable obligation for poultry: bird flu spreads out in the Flachgau

Stable obligation for poultry: bird flu spreads out in the Flachgau

In the early morning hours, an important message for the poultry breeders in Flachgau and in the city of Salzburg was announced: Due to an increased risk of bird flu, the Ministry of Health introduced a stable obligation for poultry farms. This regulation came into force on Friday and affects all poultry holders with at least 50 animals in 28 municipalities in the region.

Hans-Peter Kreiseder, the spokesman for the Salzburg poultry industry, reports that many farmers have already taken precautions in recent weeks to adapt to this new situation. The stable obligation is a significant change for the animals that are used to moving outdoors. "You are already concerned about your animals," said Kreiseder. This decision is a challenge for the poultry farmers concerned because they are no longer allowed to be grazing.

effects in the affected communities

The decision affects the city of Salzburg and the following communities in Flachgau: Anhering, Bergheim, Berndorf near Salzburg, Bürmoos, Dorfbeuern, Elixhausen, Elsbethen, Fuschl am See, Göming, Henndorf am Wallersee, Hof near Salzburg, Köstendorf, Lamprechtsee, Mattsee, Neumarkt am Wallersee, Nußberg, Nußberg, Oberndorf, Oberndorf, Oberndorf near Salzburg, Obertrum am See, Sankt Georgen near Salzburg, Sankt Gilgen, Schleedorf, Seeham, Straßwalchen, Strobl, Thalgau, Wals-Siezenheim and Seekirchen am Wallersee.

The background of this measure are the latest confirmed cases of bird flu that have occurred in the region. At the Grabensee, two deaths found were identified with HPAI, a form of the poultry plague. Cases were also demonstrated in two poultry farms in the Braunau district and in several large poultry farming in Lower Austria. Even if the bird flu is considered harmless to humans, the measures are necessary to protect the animal stocks and prevent the disease from spreading.

This situation -in adaptation is closely monitored by the responsible authorities to ensure the health of the animals. Stable obligation is a preventive measure to reduce the spread of bird flu and support the affected companies. Further information and developments can be found on Salzburg.ORF.at