“The objective is to protect the Breton poultry sector“explains Cédric Henry, the president of the FDSEA 35. This is the first time that Brittany has been affected by the bird flu virus in this way. “_We must act quickly for all of our breeding_s”. culling was decided on Tuesday, March 29. Only ducks are concerned “because they are more susceptible to the virus than other poultry“. Some 100,000 ducks will be killed in an area which is located in a corridor between the south of Ille-et-Vilaine and the south of Morbihan.
We have never experienced such a situation
Farmers affected by these slaughter plans will be compensated. As for those who are affected in their operations “we have to make them feel guilty, it can happen anywhere, it’s not their fault“explains the union representative. All farmers must also continue to put in place what are called “biosecurity measures”. This involves disinfecting all clothing, the surroundings of buildings, feed delivery trucks especially.
Backyard poultry must be confined
Backyard poultry owners must also confine their animals and report any suspicious deaths. It is a measure that can also prevent a rapid spread of this highly pathogenic virus.
A bird flu vaccine?
There is no vaccine or treatment for bird flu.but we want a vaccine to be developed because today it is the only solution“says Cédric Henry. The breeders are worried “we will run out of wheat because of the war in Ukraine, and we may not have any more poultry, because of avian flu” adds the trade unionist.