Avian flu outbreak triggers transport ban for poultry in Coevorden and Hardenberg
Residents in parts of Coevorden and Hardenberg face a transport ban for poultry and related products after avian influenza was detected at a farm in Geesbrug. The measure affects both commercial and hobby poultry keepers, aiming to curb the virus's spread and protect local bird populations.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Geesbrug (municipality of Coevorden) and part of Hardenberg |
| Radius of ban | 10-kilometre radius around the infected farm |
| Affected items | Birds, hatching/table eggs, manure, used litter, animal products |
| Applies to | Commercial poultry farms and hobby poultry keepers |
| National measures | Indoor housing order for commercial poultry; containment for hobbyists |
| More info | Hardenberg.nl/vogelgriep |
The municipality of Hardenberg, in collaboration with the Dutch government, enforces animal disease control measures to protect public and animal health. These actions are part of national protocols to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases like avian influenza among poultry populations.
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Transport ban for birds in part of our municipality
A case of avian influenza has been confirmed at a laying hen farm in Geesbrug (municipality of Coevorden). A transport ban is now in effect within a 10-kilometre radius of the affected poultry farm. This transport ban also applies to part of the municipality of Hardenberg. Additional measures are in place to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures also apply to hobby poultry keepers.
Avian influenza is an animal disease that poses a serious risk to chickens, turkeys and ducks. The disease is highly contagious among these birds. To prevent further spread of the avian influenza virus, the government has implemented strict measures.
For more information about the measures around the infected farm in Dalen, visit the website of the Dutch government (Rijksoverheid).
Transport ban in part of the municipality of Hardenberg, including for hobby poultry keepers
One of the measures is an immediate transport ban within a 10-kilometre radius of the affected farm. This also applies to part of our municipality. The transport ban covers:
- all birds and hatching and table eggs from a location with birds;
- manure from birds and used litter;
- animals and animal products originating from businesses with poultry;
The transport ban also applies to hobby poultry keepers.
A map showing the area covered by the transport ban is available on the website of the Dutch government (Rijksoverheid).
National measures against avian influenza for businesses and hobby poultry keepers
Currently, a national indoor housing order is in effect for commercial poultry farmers. If you are a hobby poultry keeper, a national containment order applies. Due to outbreaks of avian influenza, you are required to keep your poultry (chickens), waterfowl and flightless birds indoors to prevent contact with sick wild birds or their droppings. As a precautionary measure and given the situation in Dalen, we also advise hobby poultry keepers to house their birds indoors.
More information and reporting suspected cases of avian influenza
For more information about avian influenza, including how to report suspected cases, visit our page at www.hardenberg.nl/vogelgriep.