Avian flu: Vaudois micro-henhouses called to vigilance

– Vaudois micro-henhouses called to vigilance

While millions of poultry are slaughtered in Europe, the Vaudois cantonal veterinarian recalls the measures which are also imposed on amateur poultry farmers.

Posted today at 7:02 p.m.

From two poultry, amateur poultry farmers should report to the services of the cantonal veterinarian and apply preventive measures. At best, domestic birds can take to the air, but only in a space covered with netting.

AFP

“Avian influenza in wild birds: You are in a control zone ordered by the epizootics police.” With the seal of the Confederation and a title in large letters on a red background, a note challenges the website of a village near Lausanne.

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