Overview

• Five swans found dead at Talsperre Pirk in late March tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
• The Vogtlandkreis district office has ordered all free-range poultry near the reservoir to be housed indoors as a precautionary measure.
• A three-kilometer alert zone has been established around the site, with poultry owners advised to remain vigilant.
• The confirmed outbreak highlights the persistent risk of avian influenza in Saxony’s wild and domestic bird populations.
• Authorities emphasize the importance of strict biosecurity to prevent further spread and potential economic impacts.