17 May 2010
Low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] – H7N4, has been detected in a poultry farm with some 28 000 chickens, in Deurne (Farm with free range laying hens). To be on the safe side, the infected holding will be culled and precautionary measures undertaken within a zone of about 3 km around the infected farm.
There are 20 other poultry farms within the said zone. These farms will be screened during the coming days. In addition, premises which may have had contact during the recent period with the infected farm will be investigated.