Avian Influenza Detected in Nijmegen

Within the entire 10 km restriction zone around the infected location, there is 1 commercial poultry farm. Part of the 10-kilometer zone lies on German territory; the German authorities have been informed.

A transport ban applies immediately throughout the entire 10-kilometer zone. This means that no birds or hatching and/or 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 companies with birds. 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 applies 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 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 Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality and Nature (LVVN).