Avian Influenza Detected in Border Area of Germany

In North Rhine-Westphalia, just across the border in Germany, avian influenza has been detected on three poultry farms. Germany has established three restriction zones that partly extend into the Netherlands. Therefore, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has established three restriction zones in the municipalities of Bergen and Venlo, Limburg.

Transport Ban

Due to outbreaks near the Dutch border, parts of the 10-kilometer restriction zones fall within the Netherlands. There are no poultry farms in these areas. Within the 10-kilometer zone, a transport ban is immediately in effect. This means that no birds or hatching and 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, as well as other animals and animal products from farms with birds. These measures are necessary to prevent spread to other parts of the country. The exact locations can be viewed on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

National Measures

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).