Severe Bird Flu Outbreak in Grimma Triggers Regional Protective Measures

Authorities enforce culling, establish safety zones, and mandate strict hygiene protocols to curb virus spread in Saxony.

A confirmed bird flu outbreak in Grimma, Saxony, led to the culling of approximately 100 birds, including rare breeds, at a renowned poultry breeder's farm.
The Leipzig district has established a three-kilometer protection zone and a ten-kilometer surveillance zone, spanning into neighboring districts, to contain the virus.
Poultry farmers in affected zones must adhere to strict measures, including mandatory reporting of symptoms, stall confinement, and enhanced hygiene protocols.
The Bund Deutscher Rassegeflügelzüchter criticized the culling as excessive, suggesting alternative containment strategies like monitoring and disinfection.
The protective zones will remain in place for at least 21 to 30 days, depending on whether new cases emerge after disinfection efforts.