Zoo and zoo Berlin close: MKS epidemic causes excitement!
Zoo and zoo Berlin close: MKS epidemic causes excitement!
The zoo and zoo in Berlin are now still standing still! What initially sounds after a conventional closure is the result of an alarming outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS) in animal husbandry in Hönow, Brandenburg. So reports Berlin Live . This highly contagious viral disease, which mainly affects claws, has already led to the death of three animals, while others who were in contact with the sick animals are to be euthanased. With an immediate closure command, the Berlin Zoo was classified as part of a security plan in the affected zone.
"The protection of the zoo and its animals has a top priority," said spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister. This drastic measure is intended to prevent the expansion of the plague. The Tiffany-shaped blisters that can occur in the sick animals and the associated symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite must be taken seriously. Even if there is no direct risk to humans, the virus can be carried out unintentionally by clothing or air, which in turn complicated the Situation. In order to ensure animal health, experts from the crisis stance on site are active, such as Tierpark Berlin
closure until further notice
The closure does not only extend to the zoo; The Berlin Zoo also remains closed until further notice. Hachmeister made it clear that this is an important preventive measure to prevent further spread. In view of the current development, the authorities made these decisions coordinatively to secure the well -being of the animals and to contain the spread of virus.
The entire animal community in the region is now looking forward to the further steps of the authorities and the veterinarians while trying to stabilize the situation.
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