Avian flu: risk elevated from negligible to moderate

Due to the resurgence of cases in wild birds in neighboring countries, the epizootic risk level has been raised.

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The epizootic risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been raised from 'negligible' to 'moderate' in metropolitan France as of November 5, 2026, due to a resurgence of cases detected in wild birds in neighboring countries.

This decision follows an increase in HPAI cases among wild birds, particularly in migration corridors shared with France. The measures associated with this change in risk level are detailed in the ministerial order of September 25, 2023. These include equipping vehicles transporting poultry over three days old with systems to prevent significant loss of feathers and down.
Other measures apply to Risk Zones for Spread and Special Risk Zones, which do not concern Haute-Garonne in this context.
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Based on information from the official source: Chambre d'agriculture - Haute-Garonne (05/11/2026)