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Due to bird flu: 85,000 animals in Brandenburg are killed
The number of bird flu cases in Berlin and Brandenburg is increasing. There have been outbreaks in several large animal breeding facilities. Current news can be found in the blog.
2025-10-26 22:55:10
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Germany's Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Culling of 400,000 Birds
The rapid spread of bird flu in Germany has led to the culling of approximately 400,000 birds, primarily in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Recent outbreaks in large breeding facilities have alarmed poultry farmers, prompting calls for enhanced protective measures.
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut confirmed infections of the highly contagious H5N1 virus, causing significant financial losses for affected farmers. Authorities are considering increasing compensation limits to support those impacted.
As autumn progresses and migratory birds return, the situation remains critical, with additional measures recommended to limit contact with wild birds. The scale of this outbreak represents an unprecedented challenge for the poultry industry.
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Bird Flu Spreads - 400,000 Animals Killed in Germany
More than 30 farms in Germany have been forced to kill their animals due to the bird flu. Approximately 400,000 chickens, ducks, and geese were killed and disposed of. The largest losses were reported in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg. Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer advocates for an increase in the upper limit from 50 to up to 110 euros per animal to compensate breeders.
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Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly - 400,000 Animals Killed
The bird flu is spreading rapidly and the affected poultry keepers are suffering huge losses. The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute has so far had to kill over 30 commercial poultry farms nationwide. Institute President Christa Kühn warns of further increases in outbreaks and cases, as the infection process is dynamic.
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Avian Influenza Rages Nationwide: 400,000 Animals Culled
In Germany, avian influenza has led to the culling of about 400,000 animals after the Friedrich Loeffler Institute confirmed infections with the H5N1 virus. Poultry farmers are demanding stronger protection for their stocks and the implementation of stable obligations for livestock from free-range farming. The spread of the virus has reached an unprecedented scale, particularly in the autumn due to bird migration.
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