Avian influenza moves towards the Netherlands

What is avian influenza?

Avian influenza is a contagious avian viral disease that is sometimes seen among poultry (chicken, turkeys, ducks, and geese) and other types of birds like doves and swans. Worldwide different types of avian influenza circulate among wild waterfowls, also in the Netherlands. These waterfowls are the natural source of the viruses that can cause avian influenza among poultry. Avian influenza can spread through direct contact, by air or via contaminated material such as manure. In rare cases, avian influenza can be transferred onto humans. This only happens if there is direct and intensive contact between contaminated animals and people.

Preventing the introduction of avian influenza

We have 11 tips on how to prevent the introduction of avian influenza into your poultry farm for you. A combination of tips regarding general hygiene measures and suitable control measures. The 11 tips include, for example, disinfecting all the incoming vehicles in your company, and the installation of a hygiene sluice. These two measures form the basis to prevent the introduction of avian influenza. Download the complete list of tips below.

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