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Netherlands reports new bird flu outbreak

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Posted on December 10, 2025

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AMSTERDAM, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Netherlands reported another outbreak of bird flu on Wednesday, as the epidemic continued to spread in the major agricultural exporter. The country's 25th outbreak of

New Bird Flu Outbreak Reported in the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM, ‌Dec 10 (Reuters) - ‍The ‌Netherlands reported another outbreak ⁠of ‌bird flu on Wednesday, as ⁠the epidemic continued to ​spread in the major ‌agricultural ⁠exporter.

The country's 25th outbreak of the ​past month was detected at a large ​farm ‍in the ​south of the Netherlands, where around 80,000 chickens were culled to ⁠limit the spread of ​the virus, the Dutch agriculture ministry said.

(Reporting ‌by Bart MeijerEditing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • The Netherlands reports its 25th bird flu outbreak this month.
  • The outbreak occurred at a large farm in the south of the country.
  • Around 80,000 chickens were culled to prevent virus spread.
  • The Dutch agriculture ministry is monitoring the situation.
  • The epidemic continues to impact the major agricultural exporter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bird flu?
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can infect humans and other animals. It can cause severe respiratory illness and has led to significant agricultural impacts.

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