Avian influenza has now also reached the district of Central Saxony. Subtype H5 was detected in a dead swan discovered in Hartmannsdorf at the end of last year, the district office announced. This is the result of tests carried out by the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut. This is the first case in the district since April 2021.
As this is a single wild bird, there are no further official requirements. However, poultry farmers are called upon to take increased safety measures. Among other things, poultry must be kept in such a way that no contact with wild birds is possible. If an animal is found dead, shows symptoms or lays fewer eggs, the veterinary office must be informed.
