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Avian influenza detected in Austria
Last changed: 11/25/2021
Avian influenza has been spreading more and more in Europe since mid-October. On November 24th AGES has confirmed the first case in Austria: Avian influenza was diagnosed in a small chicken farm in Fischamend (Lower Austria). The chickens on the farm in question died or were killed under official supervision. Operation has been blocked. The last time avian influenza occurred in Austria was in the spring of 2021, also in a small business.
Therefore, the Ministry of Health, in agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, the federal states and taking into account the scientific expertise of AGES, issues a stable requirement for those farms that keep more than 350 poultry in the risk areas. A relevant ordinance will be issued by the Ministry of Health today.
Avian influenza ("bird flu") is a disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses of the subtypes H5 and H7. The subtype H5N1, which AGES has now proven, is highly pathogenic for birds (highly pathogenic) and often leads to many deaths, especially in domestic poultry flocks. Infections with H5N1 have not yet been detected in humans in Europe.
The spread of avian influenza in Europe is particularly strong this year: highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses also circulated in wild bird populations in the summer months. Due to the current autumn migration of migratory birds on various migratory routes, the virus is spreading across Europe. Indigenous wild birds, especially ducks and geese, also play a role in the spread. This autumn, however, the virus has not yet been detected in native wild birds.
Poultry farmers: indoors should pay particular attention to compliance with biosecurity measures, such as feeding in covered areas. Direct and indirect contact between poultry and wild birds should be avoided at all costs. If there are unclear health problems in poultry farms, a veterinary examination should be carried out. The mandatory notification of any wild water birds and birds of prey found dead to the local veterinary authority (official veterinarian) is also important for early detection.
Avian influenza detected in Austria
Last changed: 11/25/2021
Avian influenza has been spreading more and more in Europe since mid-October. On November 24th AGES has confirmed the first case in Austria: Avian influenza was diagnosed in a small chicken farm in Fischamend (Lower Austria). The chickens on the farm in question died or were killed under official supervision. Operation has been blocked. The last time avian influenza occurred in Austria was in the spring of 2021, also in a small business.
Therefore, the Ministry of Health, in agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, the federal states and taking into account the scientific expertise of AGES, issues a stable requirement for those farms that keep more than 350 poultry in the risk areas. A relevant ordinance will be issued by the Ministry of Health today.
Avian influenza ("bird flu") is a disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses of the subtypes H5 and H7. The subtype H5N1, which AGES has now proven, is highly pathogenic for birds (highly pathogenic) and often leads to many deaths, especially in domestic poultry flocks. Infections with H5N1 have not yet been detected in humans in Europe.
The spread of avian influenza in Europe is particularly strong this year: highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses also circulated in wild bird populations in the summer months. Due to the current autumn migration of migratory birds on various migratory routes, the virus is spreading across Europe. Indigenous wild birds, especially ducks and geese, also play a role in the spread. This autumn, however, the virus has not yet been detected in native wild birds.
Poultry farmers: indoors should pay particular attention to compliance with biosecurity measures, such as feeding in covered areas. Direct and indirect contact between poultry and wild birds should be avoided at all costs. If there are unclear health problems in poultry farms, a veterinary examination should be carried out. The mandatory notification of any wild water birds and birds of prey found dead to the local veterinary authority (official veterinarian) is also important for early detection.
