Bird flu confirmed in central Bohemia, 700 geese and 300 hens to be culled

Bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry farm in Martinice u Březnice, central Bohemia. Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný stated that 700 geese and 300 hens will need to be culled due to the outbreak. The Veterinary Administration will establish a three-kilometer protection zone and a ten-kilometer surveillance zone around the farm. This development means that the Czech Republic will lose its bird flu-free status, which may affect trade with non-EU countries. Bird flu outbreaks have been recorded previously, with the most significant occurring in late 2022.