A breeding turkey flock was eradicated in Békés county due to avian influenza

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2021. 12. 02. 11:12

Avian influenza virus has been detected in a breeding flock of breeding turkeys numbering almost 5,000 in Kondoros, Békés County. In order to prevent the spread of the disease, the liquidation of the farm was started immediately, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) said on its website.

Bird flu strikes turkey farm in Békés county

As reported, the H5N1 subtype of the bird flu virus was identified at the farm in Kondoros, on Tuesday, where workers became aware of the increased mortality of the birds.

The H5N1 subtype of bird flu was also detected in the corpse of a dead swan at Lake Vekeri in Debrecen on Wednesday, he added.

Due to the infections, Nébih once again drew attention to compliance with epidemiological regulations, especially the obligation to keep domestic birds closed. (MTI)