Avian Influenza Outbreak in Poultry Farm in Steyr

Several animals have already died from avian influenza in the poultry farm in Steyr, and the remaining poultry will be culled by order of the magistrate. The affected farm is located near the Enns, where in recent weeks, isolated dead wild birds tested positive for the H5N1 virus.

Protection and Surveillance Zone Established After Avian Influenza Outbreak

Steyr. Around the farm, a protection zone will be established for at least 21 days and a surveillance zone for at least 30 days to quickly detect any possible occurrence in other holdings or to prevent potential transmission, according to the release. This means, among other things, mandatory housing, restricted access to the barns, and disinfection measures. This season, avian influenza of the H5N1 strain has already been detected in wild birds in several federal states as well as in a small animal holding in Burgenland. Since November 3, the entire Austrian federal territory has been defined as a "high-risk area."

(APA/Red)

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