Ten dead silver pelican In Lakes Small Prespa and Heimaditis in the area of ​​Amyntaio, according to the Veterinary Directorate of Florina IP.

Samples of birds were taken and from a check on the laboratories of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, it was found to be bird flu virus (H5N1 subtype). According to the laboratory report, it is a low pathogenic virus.

Mr. Raptopoulos from the Florina Veterinary Department said that “The dead birds were collected by a special workshop and their burning followed, in accordance with the rules of managing such incidents.”. Explained that at the moment ‘There is no reason to worry, the It is also monitored that it has nothing to do with the wave of the virus that swept in 2021, killing 1500 birds. “

On the occasion of this incident, the veterinary authorities highlight the increased risk of infection of farming poultry during the current period of time as the influenza virus is transmitted by the savage in areas that have lakes or lakes. Immediate bio -security measures that have been decided should be adhered to by poultry farms but also by those who have domestic poultry.

So It is forbidden to maintain poultry (farms, domestic, free -range, biological farming) to open spaces (courtyards, courtyards, fields) located less than 2 kilometers from wetlands, rivers, lakes and all kinds of waterblocks. It is also forbidden to preserve poultry in non -fenced places throughout the territory of Florina and more generally throughout the Region of Western Macedonia.

Authorities recommend keeping all poultry in indoors or covered spaces, at least By mid -May 2025 and declare that the Contact of the general population with dead or sick wild birds in the field.

Dead birds found Optypeka’s workshops and Prespa Protection Company, which immediately informed the veterinary services.