Overview
- National reference lab FLI counts 48 outbreaks in commercial flocks across ten states with more than 525,000 birds culled, with the highest totals in Lower Saxony.
- In Saxony-Anhalt, H5N1 was confirmed at a laying-hen farm in Mansfeld‑Südharz; about 40,000 birds were depopulated and 3 km and 10 km restriction zones start Saturday.
- In North Rhine‑Westphalia, around 18,000 turkeys were killed at a farm in Kamp‑Lintfort after an H5 detection pending FLI subtype confirmation, and a provisional 10 km zone was set.
- Citywide housing orders took effect in Hamburg, with additional stall requirements in districts such as Kleve and Bottrop and expanded measures across parts of Saxony‑Anhalt and Hesse.
- Agriculture officials say properly handled poultry and eggs remain safe and do not foresee nationwide shortages, while zoos move susceptible species indoors and brace for further spread.