All Northern Ireland bird keepers told to keep their flocks indoors after 64,000 birds culled in suspected avian flu outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (Deara) have told all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to keep their birds indoors from today (Monday).
Tens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu
About 64,000 birds are being culled in County Tyrone after suspected avian flu was reported at a commercial poultry premises. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) was notified about the suspected case at a business in Dungannon on Friday.
Tens of thousands of birds culled at County Tyrone poultry farm after suspected bird flu case
A sample from the farm has been sent for testing and precautionary measures will be stepped up if the case is confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Major disease control measures introduced to stop spread of avian flu as 64k birds culled after suspected case in Tyrone
HOUSING measures for birds and poultry have been introduced in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. The order, implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and
Avian flu spread sees call to keep birds inside
An egg producers' association says farmers are "absolutely worried" about the spread of the virus.
Roughly 100 birds found dead in a Michigan park from suspected bird flu
The wild birds died from bird flu, according to preliminary testing. State wildlife officials say they suspect more than 300 birds across five counties have been killed by the illness. The illness is widespread in wild birds in Michigan,
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Housing order to protect poultry from bird flu in effect
A housing order has come into effect for poultry flocks and captive birds to protect them from avian influenza.
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Major health alert as suspected case of bird flu hits Tyrone farm amid housing order for farmers
AN URGENT warning has been issued after suspected cases of bird flu hit a farm in Co Tyrone. A suspected case of bird flu was discovered at a commercial poultry unit in Northern Ireland, meaning ...