Avian influenza in Germany near the border with Poland. A wild goose transmitted the virulent virus

A highly pathogenic avian influenza case was confirmed in wild birds near the Polish border, prompting protective measures in Germany. Authorities established a 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone around the affected farm to prevent virus spread. Similar outbreaks have been reported in northern Germany, with restrictions on poultry farming implemented in several regions. The Netherlands and Austria also reported cases, leading to nationwide poultry confinement orders and biosecurity appeals. The disease has previously resulted in the culling of millions of birds globally, affecting food supply and prices, although human infections remain rare.