荷兰发布全国“封闭养鸡令”

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 transport of any animals [1] - The "indoor poultry farming order" applies to both commercial farms and hobbyists, deemed a "severe measure" by the Ministry [1] - The Ministry aims to minimize the risk of avian influenza due to its "highly unpredictable" nature and will continue to monitor the situation closely [1] Industry Context - Europe is currently in a seasonal peak period for avian influenza, with significant risks associated with the outbreak [2] - The high pathogenic avian influenza has led to the death or culling of hundreds of millions of poultry globally in recent years, predominantly affecting egg-laying hens, which impacts egg prices [2]