Bird-Flu Alert for Poultry Keepers in Marijampole, Lithuania

6-12-26 (no details about the case at this time) https://infoerdve.lt/en/bird-flu-alert-for-poultry-keepers-in-marijampole-lithuania/ >>

Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service, known locally as VMVT, says the country has recorded its first bird-flu outbreak of the year this week. Following the announcement, poultry keepers in Marijampole Municipality in southern Lithuania are being urged to strengthen everyday biosecurity measures for chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other domestic birds.

The warning applies not only to commercial farms but also to small household flocks. Bird flu risk increases when domestic poultry come into contact with wild birds, their droppings, contaminated water, feed or bedding. Even a small yard with a few chickens can be exposed if birds roam in an unprotected area or if feed is left in open places.<< more at link