The Netherlands has introduced additional restrictions for poultry farms following the detection of three outbreaks of bird flu between October 26 and 28 in the provinces of Groningen and North Holland. The national government has ordered that poultry be kept indoors to reduce the risk of the infection spreading further.
Silvio Erkens, State Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature Conservation, stated that the emergence of several disease outbreaks within a short period points to a serious risk of further infections.
The restrictions apply to birds intended for sale, as well as to domestic fowl susceptible to the virus, including chickens. Authorities have also imposed a total ban on exhibitions of birds considered to be at risk.
Regulations regarding visits to premises where birds are kept have also been tightened. Visitors to poultry farms are now required to register and adhere to established hygiene protocols.
In assessing the epidemiological situation, the government took into account not only domestic cases of infection but also outbreaks in other European Union member states, as well as the detection of the virus in wild birds. The ongoing seasonal migration of birds poses an additional threat.
Concurrently, the authorities, in collaboration with industry representatives, are developing a plan for the mandatory vaccination of laying hens. The government also intends to address trade restrictions that may arise as a result of these vaccinations. The proposal is scheduled to be submitted to parliament for approval by the end of the year.
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