The Finnish Food Authority announced that virus status will be monitored on fur farms nationwide. Previously, such checks on fur farms were conducted during animal welfare inspections initiated in cases of suspected outbreaks. This new practice coincides with the emergence of avian influenza outbreaks on fur farms.
In early August, authorities ordered the culling of tens of thousands of minks at facilities where the virus was detected.
After completing a comprehensive inspection of the approximately 400 fur farms in the country, independent virus checks will be initiated.
