Schwerin (dpa/mv) – Agriculture Minister Till Backhaus (SPD) fears that bird flu will be introduced into poultry farms in the state due to the imminent migration of birds. The virus is widespread in the wild bird population, he said on Monday in Schwerin. The minister is particularly concerned about organic free-range poultry.
Although there is currently no risk situation, bird migration will begin with the expected cold snap. According to Backhaus, 500 million animals roam the country every year in autumn and winter to rest. This year there is also a lot of green vegetation because of the unnaturally warm temperatures. Backhaus described the threat as dramatic.
