Bird flu in Bavaria: Free State tightens measures
Created: 10/21/2022, 12:02 p.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
Bavaria tightens measures against bird flu (symbol image).
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In order to prevent the spread of bird flu, the Free State of Bavaria is tightening its measures.
The regulations primarily affect the so-called itinerant trade.
Munich – Bavaria is tightening its measures to protect against the spread of avian influenza.
The district administration authorities had issued general decrees to prevent the disease, also known as bird flu, from being introduced into the Free State, the State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) in Erlangen explained on Friday, October 21.
The last case of avian influenza in Bavaria was found in a wild bird in April.
Bavaria tightens measures against bird flu
The regulations primarily affect the so-called itinerant trade.
According to this, traveling traders are only allowed to sell poultry such as chickens, ducks or geese nationwide if the animals have tested negative for the avian influenza virus.
According to LGL, such a test must not be older than four days.
Owners must also regularly check their safety measures and observe the strictest operational hygiene.
Contact between wild and farm animals should be avoided as far as possible.
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Avian influenza: Free State tightens measures to protect against spread
According to the announcement, the viruses of the so-called influenza A are transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or with contaminated materials such as shoes, equipment, protective clothing or vehicles.
An infection of humans with the pathogen via infected birds or excretions has not yet become known in Germany, it is said.
However, the LGL advises not to touch dead birds and to report their find to the local authorities.
(came/dpa)
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