Avian flu was detected in poultry in Komárom-Esztergom county
The presence of avian influenza virus has been detected in a large turkey farm in Ács, Komárom-Esztergom County, and the authority has taken immediate action – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) announced on Monday.
In order to prevent the spread of the virus, the entire flock, 53,500 turkeys, are being killed, along with state compensation, on the farm near the village of Ács.
The national veterinarian shall order the poultry to be kept in confinement throughout the country. The detected H5N8 subtype has not yet caused human disease in Europe, and poultry products can continue to be consumed safely. (MTI)
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