- Immediate Containment Measures Implemented
- Restricted and Surveillance Zones Edermünde-Grifte
- Area is close to VW’s Baunatal plant
(Homberg – Efze, Germany) — Following the official confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry farm in Edermünde-Grifte in the Schwalm-Eder district on Thursday, authorities issued an order establishing a restricted zone around the affected farm.
This zone includes a protection zone (formerly known as the restricted area) with a minimum radius of 3 km and a surveillance zone (formerly the observation area) with a minimum radius of 10 km around the affected farm in Edermünde-Grifte.
- Protection Zone Details: The protection zone affects areas within the Schwalm-Eder and Kassel districts. The boundaries of this zone extend to a 3 km radius around the outbreak farm. The part of the protection zone that falls within the Schwalm-Eder district is shown in the following map. excerpt and is also detailed on the Schwalm-Eder district’s website or directly via the provided link.
- Areas Affected: The protection zone includes parts of the municipalities of Edermünde and Guxhagen, as well as the city of Gudensberg.
These measures are a direct response to the bird flu outbreak and are aimed at preventing the spread of the disease. The authorities urge the public to adhere to the restrictions and guidelines set within these zones to ensure effective control of the outbreak.