Spain mandates indoor poultry housing to curb avian flu spread; other EU nations also implement restrictions.
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Spain has mandated that all domestic poultry raised under outdoor conditions must be kept in enclosed buildings to curb the spread of highly dangerous bird flu. This applies to all farms, including ecological and small-scale operations. Exceptions for outdoor keeping are only allowed under strict protective measures if indoor housing is impossible, ensuring no contact with wild birds. Additional safety measures include prohibiting the co-raising of ducks and geese with other domestic poultry and protecting water sources from wild birds. Furthermore, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has banned domestic or free-range poultry from participating in public gatherings like fairs and festivals to prevent contact with migratory birds, which may carry the virus. These measures were implemented following an increased risk of the virus entering the country, amid rising bird flu cases across Europe. Separately, Czech authorities are culling over 70,000 domestic birds after confirming outbreaks. Bird flu outbreaks are affecting several European countries, prompting restrictions such as indoor housing or culling. In Lithuania, the State Food and Veterinary Control Service is intensifying prevention efforts, urging farms to adhere to biosecurity rules, conducting regular inspections, and maintaining heightened surveillance due to the ongoing risk from wild bird populations.
