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Millions of broilers culled in Poland due to AI
Nearly 6 million birds have recently been culled in Poland due to avian influenza (AI), as the outbreak count breaks new records.
Industry representatives have warned that the sector is facing a tough situation, as the epidemic has never before been this severe in the country. “This is the first time we are facing such a crisis. Until now, 65 outbreaks was the highest number, and we have already exceeded 200,” – said Andrzej Danielak, a spokesperson for the Polish Association of Poultry Breeders and Producers. The last time AI struck Poland, in December of 2019, the outbreaks continued through February of 2020. At that time, a total of 35 outbreaks of this disease were found in 9 provinces, mainly in ducks and turkeys. The virus temporarily halted Polish poultry exports, which proved to be quite painful for local poultry farmers.