Avian flu outbreak forces culling of 13,000 poultry in Norway's Akershus
Norwegian authorities have culled 13,000 poultry in Akershus following an outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial farm in Vestby.
Norwegian health authorities have culled 13,000 laying hens following a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial poultry farm in Vestby, Akershus.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority confirmed the presence of the virus on Friday evening and subsequently established a protection zone around the affected farm. Officials are conducting contact tracing and investigations to assess whether the infection has spread to other agricultural facilities. Authorities are also investigating a potential link to an earlier case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu reported in Klepp, Rogaland.
Immediate restriction measures are being enforced at any locations suspected of contamination to prevent further transmission.
Sources: TV 2 Nyheter, Aftenposten, NRK, VG (Verdens Gang)