Avian Influenza Detected in Border Area of Belgium

Due to the outbreak near the Dutch border, parts of the 3- and 10-kilometer restriction zones fall within the Netherlands. There are no poultry farms in the 3-kilometer zone, and there are 2 poultry farms in the 10-kilometer zone.

A transport ban applies immediately to the entire restriction 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 manure from birds and used litter. Other animals 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.

These measures are necessary to prevent spread to other parts of the country. The exact locations can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

Since 16 October 2025, a national housing and shielding obligation 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).

Following this infection, Belgium will conduct a tracing investigation into the source and possible risky contacts.