News item | 18-11-2025 | 17:52
In North Rhine-Westphalia, just across the border in Germany, bird flu has been detected on three poultry farms. Germany has established three restricted areas, which partly fall within the Netherlands. That is why the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has established three restriction zones in the municipalities of Bergen and Venlo, in Limburg.
Transport ban
Due to the outbreaks close to the Dutch border, parts of the 10-kilometer restriction zones fall within the Netherlands. There are no poultry farms in these areas. A transport ban applies immediately within the 10-kilometer area. This means that birds and breeding and consumption eggs may not be transported from locations with birds in this zone. There is also a ban on the disposal of bird manure and used litter, and on other animals and animal products from farms with birds. These measures are necessary to prevent spread to other parts of the country. Where exactly this is can be seen on the animal disease viewer of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
National measures
Since October 16, 2025, there has been a national cage and shielding obligation in the Netherlands. The cage requirement applies to all commercially kept birds. The shielding obligation applies to non-commercially kept risk birds (for example chickens kept as a hobby).
Tracing investigation
Following this contamination, Germany will conduct a tracing investigation into the source and possible risky contacts.
Documents
Regulation on measures for surveillance zone of highly pathogenic bird flu Kevelaer, Germany 2025)
Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of November 18, 2025, no. WJZ/102539703, containing …
Scheme | 18-11-2025
Regulations on measures for the surveillance zone of highly pathogenic bird flu Geldern, Germany 2025
Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of November 18, 2025, no. WJZ/102539321, containing …
Scheme | 18-11-2025
Regulation on measures for surveillance zone of highly pathogenic bird flu Goch, Germany 2025
Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of November 18, 2025, no. WJZ/102528817, containing …
Scheme | 18-11-2025