In a recent incident in Denmark, 800 pheasants were euthanized in a flock near Tornved, close to Holbæk, due to the detection of bird flu. This action was part of a response to a significant increase in bird flu cases among wild birds in the country during the current season. Henriette M. Hansen, a section leader at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, reported the severity of the situation and noted how the disease is affecting both large and small poultry populations.

Since the start of this year, bird flu has been detected in three poultry flocks in Denmark, a concerning rise compared to last year when the disease impacted 14 flocks, leading to the euthanasia of over 300,000 animals. The continued prevalence of the virus poses a threat not only to domesticated birds but also raises concerns among wildlife and the overarching poultry industry, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and preventive measures to control the spread.

The euthanasia of the affected pheasants was carried out in collaboration with the Danish Emergency Management Agency, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the bird flu situation. Authorities are stressing the need for farmers and the public to remain vigilant and report any signs of the disease promptly as the risk remains high during this period of heightened transmission among birds.