Spain Locks Down All Poultry Amid Rising Bird Flu Threat

Spain’s Agriculture Ministry has ordered an immediate nationwide lockdown of all poultry to curb the growing risk of bird flu, expanding measures first introduced last week for high-risk areas.

The move comes after a surge in avian influenza cases across Europe — 139 outbreaks since July, including 14 in Spain, with half detected in the Castille and Leon region. The ministry said the decision follows a heightened risk of the virus entering the country in recent days.

Under the new rules, all poultry farms — including organic and small-scale operations — must keep birds indoors to avoid contact with migratory species that could carry the virus. The order also prohibits mixing ducks and geese with other poultry, using untreated surface water, and holding bird fairs or exhibitions.

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