Animal Disease
In a goose breeding operation in Leipzig district, around 6,500 birds must be culled due to confirmed avian flu suspicions. Breeder Lorenz Eskildsen calls for vaccinating the animals to prevent further outbreaks. Two other farms on site are under surveillance, but the Christmas goose market can stay open.
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Avian flu has been detected in a turkey farm in Friesoythe, Cloppenburg district. The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut confirmed the finding, and the flock of 5,000 birds was culled. This marks the eleventh outbreak in the district since October 15.