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Germany Culls 130,000 Birds Amid Severe Bird Flu Outbreak

10/27/2025

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Germany culled about 130,000 ducks and chickens near Berlin to curb bird flu.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute reported over 400,000 poultry culled across more than 30 farms.
The outbreak, driven by migrating wild birds, is severe in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer proposed higher compensation for culled animals to aid farmers.
As bird migration peaks, experts warn of infection risk from wild birds and urge strict hygiene.

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Story summary

Germany culled about 130,000 ducks and chickens near Berlin to curb bird flu.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute reported over 400,000 poultry culled across more than 30 farms.
The outbreak, driven by migrating wild birds, is severe in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer proposed higher compensation for culled animals to aid farmers.
As bird migration peaks, experts warn of infection risk from wild birds and urge strict hygiene.