Avian influenza found on a laying hen farm in Jutland

During the 25th week, a poultry farmer in Jutland noticed signs of illness in his fowl. After the birds were sent for analysis to the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, it can now be proven to be avian influenza. Affected birds will be euthanized and the relevant premises cleaned.

The Swedish Agriculture Agency has established a three-kilometer protection zone around the affected flock and a one-mile control zone around the affected flock. Within these areas, transportation and movement of poultry, other captive birds, hatching eggs, poultry meat and manure is prohibited. However, you can apply for a permit to do some transportation. Those who have registered poultry within the monitoring area will be contacted by the district administration to inform them of the situation.

County veterinarian Agneta Karlsson Norström is now urging everyone who owns hobby birds to take extra care with hygiene procedures and pay attention to any symptoms.

The current infection comes from wild birds. Therefore, it is important to reduce the risk of contact between poultry and birds, says county veterinarian Agneta Carlson Norström.

If your poultry shows an increased mortality rate, changes in feed and water consumption, a decrease in egg production or a decrease in general condition, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Read more information in the Swedish Agriculture Agency’s press release:
Avian influenza has been confirmed on a laying hen farm in Jutland, Agriculture Link to another site.

On the county board’s website you will find questions and answers about avian influenza: www.lansstyrelsen.se/gotland/fagelinfluensa