B2 – Upper Intermediate
Spain has ordered all high-risk areas to keep their poultry indoors starting November 10, 2025, after a surge in bird flu cases across Europe. The government said the move is a precaution to prevent farmed birds from coming into contact with infected wild birds.
The order affects several regions in the southwest, center, and north of Spain. While it may temporarily impact free-range farming, officials stress that keeping poultry indoors is necessary to protect animal health and prevent major outbreaks.
Read this article to know more about this restriction amid rising avian flu cases.
https://phys.org/news/2025-11-spain-poultry-indoors-bird-flu.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to confine something indoors” mean? “Spain will confine poultry indoors in several regions starting Monday in response to escalating cases of avian influenza across Europe, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to prompt concern” mean? “The virus can spread through bird droppings and saliva, as well as contaminated food and water, prompting concern among farmers and health authorities.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “free-range” mean? “Free-range poultry farming will be banned in these zones starting November 10, save for exceptional cases. No end date has been set.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is avian flu? What are all the information you know about it?
- What are some effects of avian flu on humans?
- What do you think about Spain’s decision to keep poultry indoors?
- How might this rule affect poultry farmers and industry?
- In your opinion, how important is it to balance food production with animal health and safety?