Animal disease in Augsburg: owners should vaccinate chickens

Newcastle disease - Animal disease in Augsburg: owners should vaccinate chickens

The State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) has detected Newcastle disease in a pigeon from the city of Augsburg. The Augsburg Office for Consumer Protection and Veterinary Affairs announced on Thursday that there had previously been an increased incidence of dead urban pigeons released into the wild. Chickens and turkeys are particularly susceptible to the infectious viral disease, which is why the state office is urging hobby poultry farmers in particular to comply with the vaccination obligation and vaccinate their flocks. The animal disease is highly contagious and manifests itself in symptoms such as diarrhea or edema on the head.

According to the authorities, 232 chicken keepers in the Augsburg city area, each keeping a maximum of 15 chickens, are registered with the veterinary office. In total, there are 1323 registered animals.

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1. Given the detection of Newcastle disease in Augsburg, it's crucial for the Food Safety Authority in Bavaria's Swabia region to closely monitor food safety in urban areas, particularly in relation to poultry and other animals.
2. During the current epizootic outbreak of Newcastle disease in Augsburg, the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety has emphasized the importance of vaccination for chicken and turkey farmers, not just in Augsburg, but across the entire state of Bavaria.
3. The outbreak of Newcastle disease in Augsburg has raised concerns about potential spread to local urban areas, increasing the urgency for city officials to collaborate with the State Office for Health and Food Safety for disease control measures.
4. In an effort to prevent the further spread of Newcastle disease in the Augsburg urban area, the State Office for Health and Food Safety strongly advises all chicken and turkey farmers to adhere to strict biosecurity measures, such as separating their animals from wildlife and other livestock.
5. The State Office for Health and Food Safety in Bavaria's Swabia region is actively surveying the impact of Newcastle disease in Augsburg on animal and public health, involving consultation with other European states to ensure appropriate response strategies and food safety standards throughout the region.

Source: www.stern.de