The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food From this Thursday, all poultry kept outdoors will be confined. In Spain, to strengthen preventive measures against avian influenza due to the increased risk of its spread.
According to a ministerial order published in the Official Gazette (BOE) this Thursday and effective from the same day, spread to all poultry farmsincluding organic farms and farms that produce meat or eggs for home consumption or direct sale to consumers, prohibiting animals from being left outdoors. The ban has already been in place since last Monday for a total of 1,201 municipalities in areas considered to be at particular risk and in need of special monitoring.
The ministry, headed by Secretary Luis Planas, said it had been decided to extend the curfew for all farms in Spain. Due to the increased risk of the disease entering Spain Last week. Assessing this risk takes into account factors such as the number of reported outbreaks in Europe, location of occurrence, and migration of wild birds from risk areas on the continent.
“In Spain, many migratory birds are observed in wetlands at this time of year, and this is common. Decreasing temperature is a factor that promotes virus survival. “The quarantine measures are aimed at avoiding contact between poultry and migratory birds that may be carriers of the virus,” the ministry said in a statement.
There has been a notice since July. 139 cases of avian influenza occur at poultry farms in Europe. In Spain, there have been 14 outbreaks on farms, half of them in Castile and León, as well as 53 outbreaks in wild birds and five in captive birds.
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The order announced today also includes: Ban on breeding ducks and geese with other species It also prohibits giving water to poultry from tanks that are accessible to wild birds unless treated to ensure that possible avian influenza viruses are inactivated. Similarly, certain poultry require outdoor tanks for animal welfare reasons must be adequately protected against wild waterfowl.
The ministry also The presence of poultry and other types of birds is prohibited Captive animal concentration centers, including livestock competitions, fairs, exhibitions, cultural festivals, and concentrations of poultry and other types of captive birds.
If confinement of poultry is not possible, the competent authority of the autonomous community May allow outdoor maintenance Install bird nets and other devices to prevent wild birds from entering.
In this case, the bird must: Food and water in the facility or in a shelter that prevents the introduction of wild birds and prevents contact with free-ranging bird food and water.
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