France Reports New Bird Flu Outbreak Near Calais
A pheasant farm has been hit by a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak as Europe faces a seasonal surge in the disease.
The outbreak was detected at a pheasant and partridge breeding farm in Pihen-Les-Guines, near Calais, according to the local prefecture.
- The farm's entire flock will be culled.
- Poultry within 10 km of the affected farm must be kept indoors.
The spread of bird flu worldwide has disrupted poultry production and raised fears of human transmission.
France is starting its third annual vaccination campaign against bird flu, covering farm ducks, a policy credited with curbing the disease.
Author's summary: France confirms bird flu outbreak near Calais.