More than 430,000 poultry to be euthanized in Maine-et-Loire

The avian flu epidemic is blazing in Maine-et-Loire.

“Since the epidemic restarted in mid-September, more than 430,000 poultry have been or will be euthanized, which represents 1,100 tonnes in total” thus entrusted to

Éric David, director of the departmental direction of the protection of populations.

Between mid-September and mid-October, seven outbreaks were detected.

After a small lull, since November 27, 19 new contaminated outbreaks have appeared.

This brings the total of contaminated homes to 26. The most affected sectors are Beaupréau-en-Mauges and Sèvremoine, indicates

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Slaughterhouses not equipped

Of the 430,000 poultry, there are 21 duck farms.

Turkeys, laying hens and broilers are also affected.

All must be euthanized.

Problem in Maine-et-Loire, slaughterhouses are not equipped to euthanize ducks and turkeys.

A large part of the poultry goes mainly to the neighboring department of Vendée.

Since the start of the epidemic in the department, 24 million euros in compensation have been paid to affected breeders.

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