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Netherlands - Avian influenza in poultry 2024-2026
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Bird flu detected in Wadenoijen
News item | January 30, 2026 | 1:31 PM
In Wadenoijen (municipality of Tiel, province of Gelderland), avian influenza has been detected at a pet trade involving approximately 325 birds and several other mammals. To prevent the spread of the virus, the infected animals are being culled at the site by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
A large number of bird species are kept at the site. European regulations allow for an exception to the requirement to cull all birds at an infected site if the birds in question are of high genetic, cultural, or educational value, or if animals are kept that are threatened with extinction. Culling all the birds present would be disproportionate in this case. Therefore, careful consideration is given to which animals are and are not culled. Birds that are not culled are kept separately and retested at a later date.
A restricted zone will be established around the infected location. Within the entire 10-km restricted zone around the infected location are 10 commercial poultry farms. Several of these farms are also located in the restricted zone around Kesteren (January 2026).
Transport ban
A transport ban applies immediately within the entire 10-kilometre zone.
This means that no birds, hatching eggs, or eggs for consumption may be transported from bird-keeping locations in this zone.
The disposal of bird manure and used litter is also prohibited. These measures are necessary to prevent the spread to other parts of the country. Animals other than birds and their products may be transported to and from bird-keeping locations, provided that this is done in accordance with the strict hygiene protocol .
The location of the 10-kilometre zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) .
National measures
National measures
A national indoor and screen-out requirement has been in effect in the Netherlands since October 16, 2025. The indoor requirement applies to all commercially kept birds. The screen-out requirement applies to non-commercially kept birds at risk (e.g., chickens kept as a hobby).
Since November 26, 2025, the national ban on visiting bird habitats that are part of a facility housing commercially kept birds has been tightened. Visits to these facilities are only permitted if necessary for public health, animal health, animal welfare, or the health of people present in the stable.
Tracing research
The NVWA is conducting tracing investigations into high-risk contacts. This investigation is aimed at determining whether products or poultry were transported to or from this location in the period prior to the notification. If necessary, additional measures will be implemented, such as additional sampling or blocking a high-risk contact business. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN).
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Bird flu detected in Wadenoijen
News item | January 30, 2026 | 1:31 PM
In Wadenoijen (municipality of Tiel, province of Gelderland), avian influenza has been detected at a pet trade involving approximately 325 birds and several other mammals. To prevent the spread of the virus, the infected animals are being culled at the site by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
A large number of bird species are kept at the site. European regulations allow for an exception to the requirement to cull all birds at an infected site if the birds in question are of high genetic, cultural, or educational value, or if animals are kept that are threatened with extinction. Culling all the birds present would be disproportionate in this case. Therefore, careful consideration is given to which animals are and are not culled. Birds that are not culled are kept separately and retested at a later date.
A restricted zone will be established around the infected location. Within the entire 10-km restricted zone around the infected location are 10 commercial poultry farms. Several of these farms are also located in the restricted zone around Kesteren (January 2026).
Transport ban
A transport ban applies immediately within the entire 10-kilometre zone.
This means that no birds, hatching eggs, or eggs for consumption may be transported from bird-keeping locations in this zone.
The disposal of bird manure and used litter is also prohibited. These measures are necessary to prevent the spread to other parts of the country. Animals other than birds and their products may be transported to and from bird-keeping locations, provided that this is done in accordance with the strict hygiene protocol .
The location of the 10-kilometre zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) .
National measures
National measures
A national indoor and screen-out requirement has been in effect in the Netherlands since October 16, 2025. The indoor requirement applies to all commercially kept birds. The screen-out requirement applies to non-commercially kept birds at risk (e.g., chickens kept as a hobby).
Since November 26, 2025, the national ban on visiting bird habitats that are part of a facility housing commercially kept birds has been tightened. Visits to these facilities are only permitted if necessary for public health, animal health, animal welfare, or the health of people present in the stable.
Tracing research
The NVWA is conducting tracing investigations into high-risk contacts. This investigation is aimed at determining whether products or poultry were transported to or from this location in the period prior to the notification. If necessary, additional measures will be implemented, such as additional sampling or blocking a high-risk contact business. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN).
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- Regulation of measures for the protection and surveillance zone for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wadenoijen 2026
Regulation establishing specific measures in the protection and surveillance zone in connection with the control of highly pathogenic ...
Regulation | 30-01-2026 - Map Wadenoijen 3KM
This map shows the 3 km restricted transport zone due to a bird flu infection at a location in Wadenoijen.
Map | 30-01-2026 - Map Wadenoijen 10KM
This map shows the 10 km restricted transport zone due to a bird flu infection at a location in Wadenoijen.
Map | 30-01-2026
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Bird flu detected in Dalen
News item | January 31, 2026 | 10:19 AM
Avian influenza has been confirmed at a laying hen farm in Dalen (municipality of Coevorden, province of Drenthe). To prevent the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has decided to have the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) cull the approximately 15,000 chickens at the site.
There is one poultry farm within the 3-kilometer zone. However, this farm is vacant because it was cleared due to a previous avian influenza infection (December 4, 2025). There are eight other poultry farms within the 10-kilometer zone.
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https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2026/01/31/vogelgriep-vastgesteld-in-dalen
Bird flu detected in Dalen
News item | January 31, 2026 | 10:19 AM
Avian influenza has been confirmed at a laying hen farm in Dalen (municipality of Coevorden, province of Drenthe). To prevent the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has decided to have the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) cull the approximately 15,000 chickens at the site.
There is one poultry farm within the 3-kilometer zone. However, this farm is vacant because it was cleared due to a previous avian influenza infection (December 4, 2025). There are eight other poultry farms within the 10-kilometer zone.
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https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2026/01/31/vogelgriep-vastgesteld-in-dalen
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Bird flu confirmed in Marrum
News item | 23-05-2026 | 09:47
Bird flu has been detected at a broiler farm in Marrum (municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, province of Friesland). To prevent the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has decided to have the approximately 80,000 animals at the location culled by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
A 10-kilometer restricted zone is established around the infected farm; 11 commercial poultry farms are located within this zone. One other commercial poultry farm is located within the 3-kilometer circle surrounding the infected farm.
Transport ban
A transport ban applies immediately to the entire 10-kilometer zone. This means that no birds, hatching eggs, and/or consumption eggs may be transported from locations with birds in this zone. A ban also applies to the removal of bird manure and used bedding. These measures are necessary to prevent the spread to other parts of the country. Animals other than birds and their products may be transported to and from locations with birds, provided this is done in accordance with the strict conditions of the hygiene protocol . A mandatory confinement and shielding requirement is also being introduced in the restricted zone.
The location of the 10-kilometer zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) .
National measures
On April 21, 2026, the national obligation to keep poultry indoors and shielded was lifted; it now applies only in the Gelderse Vallei. This infection does not warrant the reintroduction of a national obligation to keep poultry indoors and shielded. The situation is being closely monitored.
Trace investigation
The NVWA conducts tracing investigations into high-risk contacts. This involves investigating whether products or poultry were transported to and from this location in the period prior to the report. If necessary, additional measures will follow, such as extra sampling or the blocking of a high-risk contact company. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN).
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2026/05/23/vogelgriep-vastgesteld-in-marrum
Bird flu confirmed in Marrum
News item | 23-05-2026 | 09:47
Bird flu has been detected at a broiler farm in Marrum (municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, province of Friesland). To prevent the spread of the virus, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has decided to have the approximately 80,000 animals at the location culled by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
A 10-kilometer restricted zone is established around the infected farm; 11 commercial poultry farms are located within this zone. One other commercial poultry farm is located within the 3-kilometer circle surrounding the infected farm.
Transport ban
A transport ban applies immediately to the entire 10-kilometer zone. This means that no birds, hatching eggs, and/or consumption eggs may be transported from locations with birds in this zone. A ban also applies to the removal of bird manure and used bedding. These measures are necessary to prevent the spread to other parts of the country. Animals other than birds and their products may be transported to and from locations with birds, provided this is done in accordance with the strict conditions of the hygiene protocol . A mandatory confinement and shielding requirement is also being introduced in the restricted zone.
The location of the 10-kilometer zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) .
National measures
On April 21, 2026, the national obligation to keep poultry indoors and shielded was lifted; it now applies only in the Gelderse Vallei. This infection does not warrant the reintroduction of a national obligation to keep poultry indoors and shielded. The situation is being closely monitored.
Trace investigation
The NVWA conducts tracing investigations into high-risk contacts. This involves investigating whether products or poultry were transported to and from this location in the period prior to the report. If necessary, additional measures will follow, such as extra sampling or the blocking of a high-risk contact company. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN).
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2026/05/23/vogelgriep-vastgesteld-in-marrum