Following the detection of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Germany, Austria and France, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA) recalls that the biosecurity measures listed below are now more than ever necessary. application.
Measures applicable for all poultry keepers:
- Mandatory notification to a veterinarian:
Any symptoms suggestive of avian flu or any change in production parameters (reduction in food and/or water consumption, reduction in egg laying, abnormal mortality) must be reported. - Biosecurity rules must be scrupulously respected;
- Watering and feeding of poultry must be done indoors or protected from contact with wild birds;
- Water used to water poultry cannot come from surface water. It is recommended to minimize contact between poultry and the environment;
- ALVA recommends preventively protecting poultry with outdoor runs with nets in order to avoid contact with wild birds as much as possible;
- Any importation of poultry must be done under cover of a health certificate (TRACES) issued by an official veterinarian of the country of origin. This obligation is also valid when purchasing poultry on a market.
Throughout 2024, no infections have been detected in the Grand Duchy, neither in poultry farms nor in wild birds. ALVA is monitoring the situation closely and additional measures may be taken at any time.
If a dead or sick wild bird (goose, duck, swan, raptor) is discovered, it must be reported to the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (tel.: 247-82539, e-mail: info@alva. etat.lu).
ALVA takes the opportunity to remind you that any keeper of poultry must register their establishment with the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration and that the consumption of eggs and poultry meat is safe for human health.
Communicated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture
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