荷兰本月第二家农场暴发禽流感疫情 逾16万只家禽被扑杀

Core Points - The Dutch government reported an outbreak of avian influenza at a farm in Gelderland province, resulting in the culling of over 161,000 poultry, marking the second outbreak in the country this month [1] - The affected farm is located in Dodewaard, with another farm within a 3-kilometer radius undergoing screening by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality [1] - A total of 25 farms within a 10-kilometer radius are prohibited from transporting poultry, eggs, feed, and poultry waste starting immediately [1] - The first outbreak this month occurred on October 7 in Drenthe province, where approximately 71,000 poultry were culled [1] - To combat the avian influenza, the Dutch government reinstated a nationwide confinement order for poultry on October 16, which includes birds kept by hobbyists and bans exhibitions of susceptible birds [1] - As a major exporter of poultry products in Europe, the Netherlands has over 2,000 poultry farms, exporting more than 6 billion eggs annually, but has faced over 700 outbreaks since 2021, leading to the culling of more than 7 million poultry [1] Industry Insights - The resurgence of avian influenza in the Netherlands indicates a potential ongoing risk for the poultry industry, with outbreaks reported in the eastern and northern regions as well as near the borders with Germany and Belgium [2] - The poultry sector's vulnerability to avian influenza could impact its export capabilities and overall market stability, given the historical context of outbreaks leading to significant culling [1][2]