【环球财经】禽流感在德国快速蔓延 已扑杀约40万只禽类

Core Insights - The Friedrich Loeffler Institute reported that over 30 commercial poultry farms in Germany have been forced to cull birds to prevent the spread of avian influenza, with approximately 400,000 chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys already culled and processed [1] - The current avian influenza outbreak in Germany is noted to be the most severe since the data collection began in the autumn and winter of 2020, with the situation being unpredictable and likely to worsen [1] - The states most affected by the outbreak are Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg, with significant culling of poultry occurring in these regions [1] Summary by Sections Avian Influenza Outbreak - The Friedrich Loeffler Institute has raised the risk level for poultry farms in Germany from "low" to "high" due to the spread of the virus from infected cranes to other wild waterfowl [2] - The rapid increase in avian influenza cases over the past two weeks has been described as "abnormal" compared to previous years [1] Measures Taken - Several states in Germany have implemented measures to contain the spread of avian influenza, including establishing monitoring zones and mandating that poultry be kept indoors [1] - Livestock farmers have been advised to adhere strictly to hygiene protocols to prevent contact between domestic poultry and wild birds [2]