Bird flu outbreak forces mass cull in Netherlands

An outbreak of bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, triggering the culling of approximately 55,000 chickens.

The outbreak marks a renewed case after a recent lull in bird flu incidents across the country. Authorities have implemented standard containment protocols at the affected facility.

Bird flu remains a significant biosecurity concern for European poultry producers and food systems. The Netherlands, as a major egg and poultry exporter, continues managing recurrent outbreaks that threaten production capacity.