Poultry disease outbreaks detected in Steinburg county
Avian Flu Outbreak in Steinburg District: Ministry of Agriculture Issues Containment Zone
An outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed at a farm in the Steinburg district, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry has not disclosed the species of the poultry affected, the source of the outbreak, or any updates on the status of the disease.
In response to the outbreak, a containment zone has been established around the affected farm. This zone includes a three-kilometer protection zone and a ten-kilometer surveillance zone. Within the containment zone, strict regulations apply to poultry keepers. Poultry must remain indoors and may not be transported, slaughtered, or sold.
Swift and decisive action is necessary to prevent the spread of the pathogen to neighboring flocks. The ministry has urged all poultry keepers to review and improve their safety measures on their premises.
In addition to the farm outbreak, the ministry has also reported the detection of the avian flu in a dead gull on Helgoland (Circle of Pinneberg). The ministry has made this detection public, but has not provided any information about the source of the disease in the gull.
Despite the outbreak and detection, the ministry has not announced any new measures to prevent the spread of the pathogen to other flocks or any new public health measures in response to the disease. The ministry has also not specified any new restrictions or regulations for poultry keepers within the containment zone, nor has it announced any changes to the containment zone boundaries.
Backyard poultry keepers are advised to keep their birds away from wild birds to prevent the spread of the disease. The ministry has not released any information about the species of the poultry affected by the avian flu outbreak at the farm in the Steinburg district.
As the situation develops, the ministry will provide updates on the status of the avian flu outbreak and any new measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease. It is important for all poultry keepers to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect their flocks.
