#NoBirdFlu: new toolkit on avian influenza available

In Europe, avian influenza cases typically increase during the winter months as migratory birds travel and congregate across the continent, so proactive measures are crucial to prevent the virus from entering or spreading on farms. Everyone involved in a farm – whether they are workers, suppliers or visitors – has a role to play in keeping poultry safe. The #NoBirdFlu toolkit aims to raise awareness of the importance of implementing simple biosecurity measures, especially on small and medium-sized farms. By adopting these measures, farmers will help protect animals and public health, ensure the stability of food production and minimise trade disruption. The toolkit contains a range of communication materials, translated into all EU languages, to help farmers prevent the introduction and spread of avian influenza on their farms. The toolkit includes detailed infographics providing guidance on hygiene, protective equipment and movement control for farmers, animals, equipment, workers and visitors, posters with visual reminders of key measures to integrate into daily routines and ready-to-use content (stickers, posts) for social media to reach out to interested communities.

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