This is the deadly version of bird flu. It would not be the first time that the company in Steenstraat has been hit. The company’s chickens are being culled and must be killed. The virus is not harmful to human health and the eggs and meat can be eaten without any problems.
For private poultry keepers and for nearby companies, a protection zone with a radius of 3 km (Diksmuide, Houthulst and Kortemark) and a surveillance zone with a radius of 10 km (Diksmuide, Hooglede, Houthulst, Ichtegem, Koekelare, Kortemark, Langemark) apply. -Poelkapelle and Staden).
For example, private individuals in the protection zone must shield their chickens with a net or cages. Moving poultry is prohibited. The measures for poultry farmers can be found on the FASFC website.