On Aug. 1, 2023, the Finnish Food Authority specified the euthanasia criteria for fur animals infected with avian influenza. The decision stated that all minks be put down at fur farms with diagnosed avian influenza infections.

With regard to decisions on putting down foxes and raccoon dogs, the Finnish Food Authority may order all or some of the foxes and raccoon dogs at a fur farm to be put down. This decision is impacted by the extent and intensity of the symptoms of avian influenza at the farm.