In North Rhine-Westphalia, just across the border in Germany, avian influenza has been detected on three poultry farms. Germany has established three restriction zones that partially extend into the Netherlands. Therefore, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has set up three restriction zones in the municipalities of Bergen and Venlo, Limburg.
Transport Ban
Due to outbreaks close to the Dutch border, parts of the 10-kilometer restriction zones fall within the Netherlands. There are no poultry farms in these areas. Within the 10-kilometer zone, a transport ban applies immediately. This means that no birds or hatching and 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 from farms with birds. 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).
Read the full report on the Rijksoverheid website.
For questions about the culling, journalists can contact the NVWA press team at (088) 22 33 700.
For questions about policy regarding avian influenza, journalists can contact the spokespersons of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature.
