Moldova warns poultry owners about rising bird flu risks

The risk of the emergence and spread of avian influenza increases during the migration of wild birds, and poultry owners are being urged to follow preventive measures.

The National Food Safety Agency recommends keeping domestic birds indoors or in enclosed areas and preventing contact with wild birds, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.

Poultry feed and water should be provided in protected areas to prevent wild birds from accessing them. Households are also advised to restrict access to poultry shelters for unauthorised visitors and follow proper hygiene and disinfection procedures.

Another important measure is to prevent direct contact between domestic and wild birds, as this can facilitate the transmission of avian influenza.

The agency warns that if birds show signs of illness or experience unusual mortality, owners must immediately notify a veterinarian or the relevant regional office of ANSA.

The institution emphasises that following biosecurity measures at the household level is essential to preventing the emergence and spread of avian influenza.

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