An outbreak of avian influenza was discovered in a farm in France. The confirmation came this Saturday, November 27 from the Ministry of Agriculture. If cases are regularly observed in migratory birds, this is the first outbreak discovered in breeding since the episode of last winter. France is once again losing its so-called “free” status, which it had only recovered in September.
The outbreak of avian influenza, more commonly known as avian influenza, was discovered in a laying hen farm in the Nord department. ” A highly pathogenic strain », Specifies the press release from the French Ministry of Agriculture.
Measures have already been taken, it is specified: the home will be ” depopulated ” and ” disinfected “Without delay, a protection zone of three kilometers around the home and another of surveillance within a radius of ten kilometers were set up by the prefect. The movement of poultry is also prohibited in these areas.
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Already, the ministry plans ” consequences on certain export markets », But claims to have initiated steps with the embassies to reassure the main importing countries. On the eve of the end of the year celebrations, the ministry also wants to be reassuring: the consumption of meat, foie gras and eggs present no risk to humans.
Last year, the virus had spread like wildfire in farms in the South West. More than 3.5 million poultry had had to be slaughtered to stem the spread of the virus. Bird flu crises are recurrent in France. They generate export market losses and have significant costs for professionals in the sector and for the State.
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