Avian influenza in Germany

25.06.2011

LPAI  [low pathogenic avian influenza] has been found again in Guetersloh, namely in birds on 2 holdings, which tested positive for LPAI H7N7. The outbreaks occurred on a farm with 4500 laying hens and a holding with turkeys for fattening.
Since the 1st confirmation of LPAI, 10 holdings have tested positive and the number of birds killed and disposed of is more than 90 000 (including the latest holdings affected - Promed).