法国提高禽流感警戒级别 发布全国“封闭养殖令”

Group 1 - France has raised the avian influenza alert level from "medium" to "high" starting October 22, requiring indoor confinement for poultry farms nationwide [1] - The French Ministry of Agriculture reported an increase in the number of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus cases detected in migratory birds across Europe, particularly in Spain and Germany [1] - The first avian influenza outbreak in France was confirmed in mid-October at a pheasant and partridge farm in the northern region, with a total of 4 commercial and 3 individual outbreaks reported since October 10 [1] Group 2 - France is initiating a third round of annual avian influenza vaccination, specifically targeting duck farms, as the duck industry is particularly vulnerable to avian influenza [1] - The vaccination program began in 2023 for eligible duck farms, and it is believed to be effective in curbing the spread of the virus [1] - The risk of avian influenza remains significant in Europe, with the Netherlands implementing nationwide poultry confinement and isolation measures to prevent the spread of the virus [1][2]