Bird owners in Dalarna mobilize against bird flu - "The infection is probably already here"

- I'm obviously very worried.

If we get the infection here on the farm then there will be very big consequences both when it comes to work-related things and then of course financially, says Björn Johansson, owner of Catarina's partridges in Stora Skedvi.

Across the country, protection level 2 now prevails, which entails an increased risk of infection.

This is because this year's form of bird flu has mutated, something that SVT previously reported on.

- We follow instructions and recommendations to the letter.

We are of course vigilant about this because if there is an outbreak, we will be forced to slaughter the entire crew.

Right now, our birds are not allowed to go out, but the biggest risk with us is precisely if wild birds, for example, release feces or the like in the pasture, says Gunnar Sahlin on Sahlin's ostrich outside Borlänge.

Do not release the animals

According to the county veterinarian Janna Nises, it is seabirds and birds of prey that are most sensitive to infection, but the infection can also affect small birds, especially in case of mutations.

- What is important to keep in mind now is not to let the animals out and to limit the number of people staying with the animals.

Of course, you should also make sure to keep clean and also change shoes and the like when walking to and from animal hangings.