Avian Influenza Detected in Dodewaard

Within the 3-kilometer zone around the infected location, there is 1 other poultry farm. Within the 10-kilometer zone, there are 25 other commercial poultry farms.

A transport ban is immediately in effect throughout the entire 10-kilometer zone. This means that no poultry or hatching and consumption eggs may be transported from locations with birds in this zone. There is also a ban on the removal of manure from birds and used litter, as well as other animals and animal products originating from poultry farms. These measures are necessary to prevent spread to other parts of the country.

The location of the 10-kilometer zone can be viewed on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

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

The NVWA is conducting 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 report. If necessary, additional measures will follow, such as extra sampling or blocking a risky contact company. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality and Nature (LVVN).