Avian Influenza Detected in Border Area of Belgium

Avian influenza has been detected at a breeding farm in Ravels, just across the border in Belgium. Belgium has established a restriction zone that partly extends into the Netherlands. Therefore, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has set up a restriction zone around Baarle-Nassau in North Brabant.

Transport Ban

Due to the outbreak near the Dutch border, part of the 10-kilometer restriction zone falls within the Netherlands. There are eight poultry farms in this area. A transport ban applies immediately within the 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 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 area 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 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).