Netherlands reports new avian influenza outbreaks on layer farm
Approximately 110,000 layers culledA new case of avian influenza has been reported in the Dutch municipality of Putten, which is situated in the province of Gelderland, according to a report from the ministry of agriculture.
The outbreak took place on a laying hen farm. To prevent the spread of the virus, approximately 110,000 chickens were culled by the NVWA.
Two other poultry farms are located within the one-kilometre zone. These companies are screened by the NVWA and sampled for avian influenza.
There are 10 poultry farms within the three-kilometre zone. All companies in the three-kilometre zone, including the two companies in the one-kilometre zone, have been sampled for avian influenza by the NVWA.
In the 10-kilometer zone are 82 other farms, including three poultry slaughterhouses. A corridor has been established for the supply of slaughter animals to the poultry slaughterhouses.