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Avian Influenza

Bird flu - ‘the biggest risk is the guy who thinks his flock is immune’

Pig/Poultry

1 day ago

Bird flu - ‘the biggest risk is the guy who thinks his flock is immune’

Agriland talked to Nigel Sweetman, IFA poultry chair, about the efficacy of housing, ongoing vigilance, and the Christmas turkey prices.

Video: Bird flu payments to be made 'as quickly as possible'

Pig/Poultry

4 days ago

Video: Bird flu payments to be made 'as quickly as possible'

Minister Martin Heydon said compensation payments to poultry farmers impacted by bird flu will be made as quickly as possible.

Poultry housing order comes into effect

Pig/Poultry

5 days ago

Poultry housing order comes into effect

A compulsory housing order is in effect from today (Monday, November 10) in Ireland for poultry and...

Bird flu: What should flock owners know about the housing order?

Pig/Poultry

8 days ago

Bird flu: What should flock owners know about the housing order?

Due to the high risk posed by bird flu to poultry flocks, a compulsory housing order is to be introduced for poultry and captive birds.

Poultry and pig farmers recommended to avail of free flu vaccine

Pig/Poultry

9 days ago

Poultry and pig farmers recommended to avail of free flu vaccine

It is strongly recommended that people in regular close contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs get...

N.Ireland

9 days ago

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into effect today

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

Pig/Poultry

9 days ago

Poultry information webinar to take place this evening

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Poultry Committee will host on online information webinar on biosecurity this evening.

Poultry information webinar to take place this evening

Pig/Poultry

9 days ago

Sinn Féin TD urges poultry farmers 'not to wait' to house birds

A Sinn Féin TD has called on poultry farmers to immediately house birds to protect against the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) cases.

Sinn Féin TD urges poultry farmers 'not to wait' to house birds

Pig/Poultry

9 days ago

Poultry farmers urged to house birds now before housing order

The IFA is calling on poultry producers to house their birds now rather than waiting for a housing order to come into effect.

Poultry farmers urged to house birds now before housing order

Pig/Poultry

9 days ago

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in second commercial turkey flock

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a second outbreak o fbird flu in a commercial turkey flock.

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in second commercial turkey flock

Pig/Poultry

10 days ago

Compulsory housing order for poultry now declared by Heydon

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has announced the introduction of a...

Compulsory housing order for poultry now declared by Heydon

N.Ireland

11 days ago

DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

DAERA has confirmed a further suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a poultry flock in Co. Fermanagh.

DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

N.Ireland

12 days ago

DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

DAERA has confirmed a suspected case of avian flu (bird flu) on a commercial poultry premises in Co. Tyrone.

DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

Pig/Poultry

15 days ago

Biosecurity and hygiene 'biggest risks' facing Irish poultry sector - DAERA

The Irish poultry sector has seen its economical stability levels strengthen significantly over recent months.

Biosecurity and hygiene 'biggest risks' facing Irish poultry sector - DAERA

Pig/Poultry

17 days ago

Risk of bird flu outbreaks rises across Europe as virus hits migrating cranes

Several German states have reported a sharp rise in deaths among cranes recently as a result of the virus.

Risk of bird flu outbreaks rises across Europe as virus hits migrating cranes

Rural Life

22 days ago

TD calls for support for Fota Wildlife Park during closure due to bird flu

A Cork East TD has called for interim financial support for Fota Wildlife Park during its temporary...

TD calls for support for Fota Wildlife Park during closure due to bird flu

Rural Life

24 days ago

France raises risk level of bird flu to 'high'

The French Ministry of Agriculture has changed the HPAI risk level in place from 'moderate' to 'high', as of October 22

France raises risk level of bird flu to 'high'

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

Fota Wildlife Park closed until further notice as bird flu confirmed

Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork will remain closed until further notice after cases of bird flu were confirmed at the facility.

Fota Wildlife Park closed until further notice as bird flu confirmed

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

Fota Wildlife Park closed due to suspect bird flu cases

Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork is closed temporarily due to suspected cases of avian influenza (bird flu).

Fota Wildlife Park closed due to suspect bird flu cases

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

Call for tighter biosecurity after suspected NI bird flu case

The IFA said that tighter biosecurity measures are needed after a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Northern Ireland.

Call for tighter biosecurity after suspected NI bird flu case

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

Heydon: Poultry owners need to protect flocks from bird flu

Minister Martin Heydon, has emphasised the need for all those with poultry and kept birds to implement the highest standards of biosecurity to protect their flocks from bird flu.

Heydon: Poultry owners need to protect flocks from bird flu

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case

Disease control measures have been initiated by DAERA in Northern Ireland following a suspect case of notifiable, otherwise known as bird flu.

Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Farmers warned bird flu arriving earlier this season with 'greater intensity'

All poultry farmers and keepers are being urged to implement strictest biosecurity measures...

Farmers warned bird flu arriving earlier this season with 'greater intensity'

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