38,000 Birds Killed Due To Avian Flu In Bentheim, Germany

Thousands of animals had to be killed: In a laying hen operation in Emlichheim (Lower Saxony) is a mild form of bird flu has been detected. Are affected, according to the relevant county Bentheim in operation around 38,000 hens. The birds are already all been killed.

The farmer had noticed a few days ago that his chickens eat less than usual, say the “news Grafschafter”. He had, therefore, informs a veterinarian.

At the weekend, laboratory results were then shown: the animals are infected, the virus type is for humans but not dangerous. In Emlichheim a restricted area of ​​one kilometer has been set up around the operation.

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