Low-pathogenic Bird Flu in Dutch Flock
THE NETHERLANDS - A poultry flock in Gelderland in the centre of the country has tested positive for the H5N2 subtype of the virus.
18 March 2014
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By: The veterinary authority sent an Immediate Notification dated 14 March to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
According to the report, a flock of 10,541 birds in Bruchem in the province of Gelderland tested positive for the low-pathogenic form of the H5N2 subtype of the virus on 12 March. The whole flock has been destroyed.
On 13 March 2014, a 1-km protection zone was established, in which there are eight other premises with poultry. All premises within the one-km zone are screened.
