Tag #Wild Birds

What are the immediate consequences of the confirmed H5N1 avian influenza case in Baden-Württemberg?

In Appenweier, Germany, a dead stork tested positive for the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza virus, marking the second confirmed case in Baden-Württemberg this year. Two suspected cases emerged in a Forst animal park, potentially leading to the culling of many animals if confirmed by further testing. Preventive measures, including strict hygiene and avoiding contact between wild and domestic birds, are being implemented to contain the outbreak.