The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) has detected highly pathogenic bird flu in a hobby holder in Balen. A protection zone and a surveillance zone have been established around the infected premises. A large part of Leopoldsburg falls within this surveillance zone.
Poultry and hobby bird keepers are urged to take the necessary precautionary measures. This includes keeping poultry shielded from wild birds, ensuring feed and drinking water are inaccessible to wild birds, and implementing extra hygiene measures when attending to animals. Organizing or attending exhibitions, markets, or competitions with poultry is prohibited. Keepers should also inform themselves about the rules for moving birds or eggs.
The FAVV provides an interactive map where residents can check if their home is located within the surveillance zone. These measures are crucial to prevent the rapid spread of the virus among birds and to protect other hobby holders and professional poultry farms in the region.
For questions regarding the measures or their application, individuals can contact the FAVV. More information and the latest guidelines can be found on the FAVV website.
