Core Points - The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture has issued a nationwide directive requiring poultry farms to implement indoor confinement for birds and banning bird exhibitions due to an outbreak of avian influenza in the northern part of the country [1] - The outbreak in Drenthe province is the first since March of this year, leading to the culling of approximately 71,000 chickens last week [1] - A restriction zone has been established within a 10-kilometer radius of the outbreak site, prohibiting the transportation of any animals [1] - The "indoor poultry farming order" applies to both commercial farms and hobbyists, deemed a "strict measure" by the Ministry of Agriculture to minimize the risk of avian influenza [1] - The Ministry will continue to closely monitor the situation as avian influenza is described as "highly unpredictable" [1] Industry Context - Europe is currently in a seasonal peak period for avian influenza, indicating that the risk of outbreaks remains significant [2] - In recent years, highly pathogenic avian influenza has led to the death or culling of hundreds of millions of poultry globally, with the majority being egg-laying hens, which has impacted egg prices [3]
应对禽流感风险 荷兰发布全国“封闭养鸡令”
Xin Hua She·2025-10-17 03:11