On Friday evening, the whole of Austria was declared an area with an increased risk of bird flu (avian influenza). In any case, the supply of eggs for Christmas is guaranteed, even if there could be bottlenecks in some form of agriculture.
The local poultry sector is pleased with the expansion of the protection zones in the fight against the spreading bird flu as an important first step, but hopes for an extension by the Ministry of Health.
At the same time, production must be maintained. Further training for farmers will follow.
- Strict hygiene measures
Very strict hygiene measures apply on the farms and movements in the protection and surveillance areas are only permitted with a permit. Stables affected by bird flu would remain empty.
- Emergency slaughtered animals are replaced
Damage is partly covered by insurance and government support. Animals that die or have to be slaughtered as a result of the bird flu outbreak will be replaced at fixed rates. There is private insurance with state support for the affected farms; more than 80 percent of farmers here are insured.
Self-sufficiency level of one hundred percent
When it comes to young chickens and laying hens and their eggs, there is a one hundred percent self-sufficiency level in Austria; annual per capita consumption is 248 eggs. For broilers, the supply is 86 percent and the quantity per capita is 9.82 kg, according to figures from the Austrian Poultry Sector (GWÖ).
For turkey, the supply is 51 percent and consumption is 2.77 kg/head.
Source: Krone
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