Why bird flu is back in Limburg and why the rules just got tighter
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Officials confirmed avian flu at a laying-hen farm in Veulen and ordered the cull of nearly 100000 chickens.
The fresh case in Veulen hit fast. Officials moved in and cleared the flock before the virus could spread to nearby barns. That move came just days after experts found avian flu in Ysselsteyn, this time at a turkey farm. Two cases in one week raised alarms among vets who watch for early signs of wider spread.
Local farms now face tighter rules: Ten farms within 3 kilometers get two extra weeks of monitoring, All farms within 10 kilometers face a transport ban, Bird events stay off the calendar for now. Farmers say the rules feel heavy, but the virus keeps climbing across the country. Since mid October everyone who keeps birds must keep them inside or shield them. The big question now is what happens if more cases pop up in January, because the cold months often hit hardest.
The article uses clear bullet points to list the new restrictions, making it easy to understand the specific measures implemented. The narrative builds urgency by noting the fast spread and the two recent cases, then connects this to the stricter rules. The tone is factual with highlighted implications for farmers and consumers, emphasizing the repetitive nature of the virus and potential economic effects.