The outbreaks ofbird flu from HPAI virus, subtype H5. Infections have been found in wild and domestic birds in Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, France, Croatia and finally also in Corsica. And also in wild ducks hunted during hunting in Italy, particularly in the Veneto. The Ministry of Health highlights a clear increase in risk of introducing the infection to the domestic poultry population and the need to implement effective measures for its drastic reduction.
The Umbria Region then wrote to the hunting associations. Highlighting "the opportunity for hunters, in carrying out hunting activities, to adopt every possible measure of individual protection and responsible behavior in order to avoid possible contact with flu viruses". "Considering the high risk of carrying potentially dangerous viruses returning from a hunting trip at home - the note continues - it is of fundamental importance that it is adopted any biosecurity measures (change of clothing and footwear and careful personal hygiene) at the end of the hunting activity, to minimize any risk of transmission of the infection to poultry or birds kept in captivity, possibly reared in the home ".
The Region also asks for maximum cooperation by reporting to the competent health authorities "Of any event that could induce a suspicion of avian influenza and in particular the detection of sick or found dead birds, with particular reference to waterfowl and raptors" (Still today).