On 6 December, the avian influenza virus was detected in several geese in Turretot, near Le Havre (Seine-Maritime). A 20km temporary control zone has just been established.
On December 6, 2022 “the virushighly pathogenic avian influenza (AIHP) has been identified on several geese found dead in Turretot“, near the port, indicates the prefect of Seine-Maritime.
This virus is very present in Europe currently due tomigratory birds or native wildlife.” He is “particularly contagious and pathogenic in birds“.
The virus remains activemainly in the excrement and the backwater containing contaminated excreta“, according to the prefect.
Following these proven cases, the prefect of Seine-Maritime has issued an ordinance for “prevent the emergence of avian influenza in farms“. Thus, a 20km Temporary Control Zone (ZCT) around was established (map below).
The zone of temporary control”can be lifted after a period of 21 days And no sign evocative” of the virus is detected et “And there have been no new cases in free-ranging wildlife“.
Several measures have been decided for this demarcated area:
- Shelter for farm and backyard poultryaccompanied by cleaning and disinfection of equipment used and a restriction of the movement of people in farms.
- Reinforced monitoring of farms through laboratory analyses.
- Adaptation activity of hunting.
In addition to the establishment of this area, the prefect has established some recommendations :
- Don’t come close et to feed They Wild birds.
- Do not frequent wetlands where the virus could be present, even in the absence of birds (pond edges, ponds and rivers).
Also, the poultry gatherings I’m not anymore no longer allowed without the prior consent of the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of the Population (DDPP).
To pour report dead wild birds in this area it is possible to contact the departmental headquarters ofFrench Biodiversity Office (OFB) i 02.35.32.07.10 or the Departmental Federation of Seine-Maritime Hunters au 02.35.60.35.97.
The prefect indicates that the level of risk of bird flu passed to high level.
