France Elevates Avian Flu Risk Level to 'Moderate'

The decision follows increasing infections among wild migratory birds in Europe, prompting enhanced preventive measures.

The French Ministry of Agriculture raised the avian flu risk from 'negligible' to 'moderate' due to concerns over wild migratory birds spreading the virus.
New measures include sheltering poultry in high-risk areas and mandatory virological testing for ducks and geese before transportation.
The current avian flu outbreak has resulted in 18 poultry outbreaks and numerous wild bird cases across Europe since August.
France's mandatory vaccination campaign for large duck farms, covering 70% of costs, aims to curb the virus's spread.
France remains the only European country vaccinating farm animals against avian flu, affecting its export markets such as Japan.