In the Frisian town of Minnertsga, 105,000 broilers must be killed because the company has been diagnosed with bird flu, the Ministry of Agriculture reported on Tuesday. Two other companies 3 kilometers away are being investigated to determine whether the disease is also present there.
Ten other poultry farms located within a radius of 10 kilometers from the broiler farm are no longer allowed to transport animals for the time being.
The ban also applies to the transport of hatching and table eggs when birds are present on the same site. Also, no manure, used litter and other animals and animal products may be transported from farms with birds.
There are also rules for hunting. For example, it is prohibited to hunt ducks in the area around the company in Minnertsga. Hunting is also not allowed in areas where waterfowl can be disturbed.
In addition, there are still national measures related to bird flu. For example, it is forbidden to visit companies with so-called risk birds, unless absolutely necessary. Birds at risk include gallinaceous birds (such as chickens), waterfowl and ratites.
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