09 March 2010
On 9 March 2010 an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) of the type H7 was found in a holding with 190 mallards for breeding near Fuglebjerg in the municipality Næstved in the southwestern part of Sealand. The holding was tested in accordance with the Danish surveillance programme for avian influenza in poultry.
Isolation of virus unsuccessful –no N-type. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration have established a restricted zone of 1 km around the holding and are implementing the control measures in accordance with Council directive 2005/94/EC. The previous outbreak of LPAI in Denmark occurred in 2008.
The latest outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) in Denmark was found On 28 April 2008, type H7N1 was found in a holding with geese, ducks and mallards near Stenstrup in Svendborg municipality