From November 8, 2024, the Austrian Federal Army will be deployed in Biberbach (Amstetten district) to contain the spread of bird flu. Soldiers from the ABC defense company Korneuburg are setting up disinfection locks in affected companies in order to disinfect vehicles that transport dead animals before they leave the company. This is intended to prevent the virus from spreading further. The operation is expected to last until Sunday.
Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner praised the commitment of the soldiers, who are ensuring security in Austria in this crisis situation with their quick and efficient deployment. Thousands of animals have already died or had to be killed due to the outbreak of bird flu. The soldiers of the NBC Defense Center are helping to fight the virus, primarily by disinfecting the wheel arches and underbodies of the vehicles as well as the containers in which the dead animals are transported.
The ABC defense force of the Federal Army is specifically responsible for protection against nuclear, biological and chemical attacks. It is also deployed in the event of natural disasters or epidemics and supports civilian emergency services in the event of major accidents.
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