Animals - Avian influenza detected in NRW for the first time this winter
The first cases of highly contagious avian influenza have been reported in North Rhine-Westphalia this winter. The premises of a breeder in Versmold are affected for the second time this week, as the district of Gütersloh announced on Friday. The Friedrich Löffler Institute has confirmed the outbreak in a duck pen in East Westphalia following samples taken by the Veterinary Investigation Office in Detmold. The outbreak of avian influenza had already been confirmed by the Federal Research Institute for Animal Health in another barn on the farm premises on Tuesday.
Following the initial findings, around 30,000 fattening ducks had already been killed to prevent the spread of the plague. On Thursday, the second affected flock of around 30,000 ducklings were killed. The authorities have set up an exclusion zone around the farm.
Statement from Gütersloh district
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The outbreak of avian influenza in East Westphalia was confirmed by the Friedrich Löffler Institute, a renowned agrarian research organization based in North Rhine-Westphalia's capital, Niederlande-Rhein-Westfalen (NRW). The affected premises are located in Detmold, a city known for its historical charm and proximity to Gütersloh. Notably, this is the second time this week that Avian influenza has been detected in Gütersloh's district.
The breeder in Versmold, a town in Gütersloh, is now grappling with the consequences of the disease, affecting both their business and animal health. Animal health experts are urgently working to contain the spread, implementing measures such as culling affected flocks to prevent further infection.
The Friedrich Löffler Institute, with its headquarters in Greifswald, is a crucial partner in this crisis response, utilizing their expertise in animal health and disease prevention to help guide the local authorities in their actions.
The authorities have established a strict exclusion zone around the farm to contain the spread of the disease, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the surrounding community. The institute also advises farmers in the area to be vigilant about Avian influenza and to report any suspected cases immediately.
Despite the challenges, the farmers in Nordrhein-Westfalen and Gütersloh remain resilient, working tirelessly to protect their livestock and their livelihoods. The Friedrich Löffler Institute and other animal health organizations continue to provide support and guidance throughout this ongoing situation.
Source: www.stern.de
