Avian Influenza Detected in Drogeham

Within the 1-kilometer zone, there is one other poultry farm. This farm is being tested for the presence of the avian influenza virus and monitored intensively for 14 days. Within the 3-kilometer zone, there are 3 other poultry farms being screened by the NVWA. Within the 10-kilometer zone, there are 27 poultry farms.

A transport ban applies immediately 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 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 location of the 10-kilometer zone can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

Since October 16, 2025, a nationwide housing and shielding obligation applies in the Netherlands. The housing obligation applies to all commercially kept birds, and the shielding obligation applies to non-commercially kept risk birds (for example, hobby chickens). Nationwide housing and shielding obligation due to avian influenza established | News | Government of the Netherlands    

The NVWA is conducting tracing investigations into risky contacts. This examines 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 farm. These measures will be announced via an update in this press release and through the online channels of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN).