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Swiss enact nationwide measures to battle bird flu strain
Swiss enact nationwide measures to battle bird flu strain
GENEVA — Swiss authorities say they are taking bird flu protection measures across the country to prevent wild birds from intermingling with domesticated poultry, after a strain of the virus cropped up earlier this month.Switzerland's executive Federal Council said Tuesday that the H5N8 bird flu strain was found in birds on northern Lake Constance about 10 days ago, prompting a coordinated effort with neighboring Austria and Germany to help contain its spread.The strain can easily spread among birds but is not known to infect humans.
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Foie gras is under threat this Christmas from bird flu
Foie gras is under threat this Christmas from bird flu
PARIS (Reuters) - New outbreaks in Europe of a severe strain of bird flu pose a fresh worry for French foie gras producers, already reeling from lost sales last year when the virus emerged in southwestern France.The run-up to Christmas coincides with peak demand for the delicacy, France's favorite festive treat, made from duck or goose liver.Marie-Pierre Pe from foie gras makers group CIFOG, said on Monday that prices could be 10 percent higher this Christmas after the French government's decision last year to cull all ducks and geese, and halt output for four months, in a bid to contain the virus.
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Swiss extend bird flu precautions to entire country
Swiss extend bird flu precautions to entire country
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland will extend to the entire country precautionary measures that aim to prevent the spread of bird flu that has been killing wild birds in the region, the government said on Tuesday.The steps that take effect from Wednesday intend to prevent contact between wild birds and domesticated flocks, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office said after several other European countries including Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands and Croatia reported outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu.It said there were no indications so far that infections had spread to Swiss poultry operations.
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