Wirgarten in Fulda will soon open: be careful with mouth and claw disease!
Wirgarten in Fulda will soon open: be careful with mouth and claw disease!
The Wirgarten in Fulda will open its doors again on February 1, 2025 after a long winter break, such as Osthessen News . The opening times are from Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, special bookings for groups in the pedagogy company can be made on Tuesdays.
However, precautionary measures are taken due to a current outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS) in Brandenburg. The strangle asks the visitors to use the provided disinfection options. Particularly intensive areas, such as the human-animal playground, initially remain closed. In order to maintain the attractiveness during the restrictions, the admission price for day tickets is reduced by 20 percent.
Current animal health in focus
Although the strangling is preparing for the reopening, the focus is on animal health. The virus of the mouth and claw disease is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects claws such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. According to ndr the virus quickly spreads and has a short incubation period. Symptoms in diseased animals include fever and painful vesicles on paws and teats. In the event of outbursts, entire veterinarians often suffer high losses.
In this context, an MKS outbreak was confirmed in Brandenburg, with the virus being determined in water buffalos. The plague is harmless to humans, but the effect on farms can have serious economic consequences. A crisis staff has already initiated measures to control the situation and prevent the spread.new additions in the Wirgarten
The arrival of a mother-daughter team of German turkeys in the strangle is particularly gratifying. These are considered to be very endangered and are on the red list of society for the preservation of old and endangered pet breeds e.V. In order to welcome the two new members, the Wirgartens team launched a name vote on Instagram where visitors can submit their suggestions.
In summary, it can be said that the strangle is not only confronted with the challenges of the mouth and claw disease, but also lists good news in the field of animal husbandry. The balancing act between visitor friendliness and animal health will undoubtedly play a central role in the coming weeks.
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