A similar discovery was already made at the end of November, which is why the current measures are being prolonged, the Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development declared.
Poultry farmers therefore have to continue keeping their animals safely locked away, with exceptions only being made for farms with security fences in place. Every suspicious death will also have to be communicated to the respective authorities.
Individuals who encounter a dead bird while out in nature should not touch the animal and alert the Veterinary Inspection about the location of the carcase. In the meantime, people can continue consuming eggs and poultry without hesitation, the ministerial press release further underlines.
