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The district issues a general order mandating the confinement of poultry
GROSS-GERAU DISTRICT. The suspicion of avian influenza in the Gross-Gerau district has been confirmed: Following a positive laboratory finding by the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, the Gross-Gerau district veterinary office on October 24, 2025. So far, two mute swans and one great egret have been found dead in the district.
Mandatory confinement of poultry throughout the entire district
Because the cases are spread across several locations in the district – including Hessenaue , the Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue , and Büttelborn – the district has ordered a mandatory indoor confinement of poultry and imposed further restrictions. "We must now prevent the virus from entering livestock poultry farming under all circumstances," emphasized First District Councilor Adil Oyan .
The general order is initially valid for six months . All private and commercial animal owners must keep their poultry in enclosed barns or under protected structures.
The district was prepared – the virus is spreading nationwide
According to district veterinarian Dr. Katrin Stein, the district had already taken precautions in advance, as an introduction of the virus due to bird migration was considered likely. "Avian influenza is currently spreading very rapidly in Germany. The Groß-Gerau district is taking precautions to contain the highly contagious disease," said Oyan.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute is currently conducting further investigations to determine the exact virus strain. In addition to the already confirmed cases, five dead swans from the Hessenaue area examined.
Dr. Stein is urging all poultry farmers to review their biosecurity measures and report any dead wild birds of the relevant species to the veterinary office. "We are monitoring the situation and are prepared," said the official veterinarian.
Further information
The full general decree at
👉 www.kreisgg.de/amtliche-bekanntmachungen .
Current information on the situation, fact sheets and checklists for pet owners can be found at
👉 www.kreisgg.de/vogelgrippe
(GROSS-GERAU – RED/PSGG)
