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Avian Flu Confirmed at Wadenoijen Animal Dealer as NVWA Chooses Targeted Culling

Authorities cite EU rules allowing preservation of birds with special value.

Overview

  • Infected animals are being removed on site, and remaining birds are kept separate for later retesting.
  • The dealer houses about 325 birds and some mammals, including exotic species such as flamingos, toucans and ibises.
  • A 10-kilometre restriction zone has been established around the location, covering ten commercial poultry businesses.
  • Part of the new zone overlaps with an earlier restriction area set near Kesteren in January 2026.
  • Nationwide housing and shielding rules for poultry remain in effect across the Netherlands.