Avian Influenza Detected in Border Area of Germany

Due to the outbreak near the Dutch border, part of the restriction zone falls within the Netherlands. There are no poultry farms within the 3-kilometer zone on Dutch territory. Within the 10-kilometer zone on Dutch territory, there are five poultry farms. An immediate transport ban applies within the 10-km zone. This means that no birds, hatching eggs, or consumption eggs may be transported from locations with birds in this zone. There is also a ban on the removal of bird manure and used litter. These measures are necessary to prevent 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 according to the strict conditions of the hygiene protocol.

The location of the restriction zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

Since October 16, 2025, a nationwide housing and shielding obligation in the Netherlands has been in effect. The housing obligation applies to all commercially kept birds. The shielding obligation applies to non-commercially kept risk birds (for example, hobby chickens).

Since November 26, 2025, the national visitation ban for bird premises that are part of a facility with commercially kept birds has been tightened. Visits to these facilities are only allowed if necessary for public health, animal health, animal welfare, or the health of persons present in the barn.

The NVWA conducts tracing investigations into risky contacts. This investigates whether products or poultry have been transported to and from this location in the period prior to the notification. If necessary, additional measures will follow, such as extra sampling or blocking a risky contact company. These measures will be communicated via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of LVVN.