Spain orders poultry indoors to curb bird flu
Source: Charlotte Bond Key Points: Spain bird flu: From Nov. 10, poultry in high-risk areas must stay indoors to prevent the virus from spreading. Tightened Biosecurity: Outdoor breeding and shared water with wild birds are banned to curb infections. Europe-Wide Action: Spain joins France, Ireland, and the UK in similar measures as bird flu cases rise. Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture announced on Nov. 6 that poultry in high-risk areas must be kept indoors starting Nov. 10 to prevent the spread of Spain bird flu. The order follows a rise in outbreaks across Europe and several new local cases, prompting authorities to tighten biosecurity controls. New rules to limit exposure The ministry said the measures are precautionary, introduced after the risk level increased in recent weeks due to growing infections among wild and domestic birds in northern and central Europe. Under the new rules, outdoor breeding of poultry will be prohibited, and farmers must prevent shared water sources with wi...