Pig/Poultry
Bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now.
Bird keepers are being urged to protect their birds against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as a case is confirmed in Scotland
Ireland is now entering the higher-risk period for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned.
A range of resources to help farmers prevent the spread of avian influenza have been published.
Detections of highly pathogenic bird flu declined in Europe during the spring and are expected to remain low over the summer.
Australia has today (Saturday, June 20) confirmed the country's first case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu).
Approximately €2.6 million has been paid out in avian influenza-related compensation since 2023, according to DAFM.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on Friday (May 15).
Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir has announced plans to lift the housing order for poultry and captive birds in Northern Ireland.
Minister Heydon has announced the lifting of the compulsory housing order for poultry that had been put in place due to bird flu.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon said he hopes to lift bird flu-related restrictions “in coming weeks”.
There will be no poultry classes at this year's Balmoral Show, it has been confirmed.
Farmers are being advised that biosecurity and vaccination are the "best defence" against a potential Newcastle disease incursion in Ireland.
Detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in birds in Europe have begun to decline, according to a new report from EU agencies.
France has announced that it will provide economic aid through a compensation scheme for farmers impacted by bird flu.
A number of countries have restrictions in place on Irish poultry imports.
Agri-Business
Better surveillance could improve the ability to detect outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in cattle, according to an expert.
Dairy
Avian influenza has been detected in a dairy cow in the Netherlands, marking the first time bird flu has been confirmed in cattle in Europe.
Ireland is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, according to Minister Heydon.
Agri Politics
Deputy chief veterinary officer at DAFM, Dr. Eoin Ryan clarified who was entitled to compensation as a consequence of restrictions.
An EU agency has warned that "enhanced surveillance and robust biosecurity on farms" is urgently required to prevent bird flu.
Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a fourth outbreak of bird flu in a commercial turkey flock.
