Pig/Poultry
New variants of bird flu threaten Asia and the Pacific - FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise...
Avian Influenza
Pig/Poultry
EFSA: Avian flu cases decline in Europe but surveillance advised
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has contended that while cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or avian flu...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Pig/Poultry
Ireland to receive vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
Ireland is due to receive doses of a vaccine for people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure...
Environment
Biosecurity emergency declared in Australia over bird flu
The New South Wales (NSW) government has activated its emergency biosecurity plan against the backdrop of over one million bird...
Pig/Poultry
EU secures 40m vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
The European Commission is preparing to offer vaccines to people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure to...
Dairy News
Outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to Iowa
Iowa has become the tenth US state to have confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a dairy...
Pig/Poultry
First death linked to avian influenza H5N2 occurs in Mexico
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the death of a man in Mexico after he contracted the avian influenza...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu ruled out after tests on flock in Monaghan
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has ruled out the presence of avian influenza (bird flu) in...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Veterinary
Bird flu viral fragments detected in 1-in-5 milk samples in US
Authorities in the US have confirmed viral fragments of avian influenza – or bird flu – in one-in-five samples of...
Dairy
US: Bird flu tests for dairy cows before interstate transfers
To protect the US livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), the United...
Pig/Poultry
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review
The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
Beef
Minister highlights importance of animal health
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide a range of supports...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time
Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
Pig/Poultry
EU to compensate Italian farmers with over €45 million for bird flu
Following a positive vote by Member States, the EU Commission will provide €46.7 million in compensation to Italian farmers in...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Pig/Poultry
EU approves Czech schemes to curb pig and poultry diseases
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, January 17) approved two Czech schemes, with a total budget of over €1.4 billion,...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry exports increased by 7% in 2023
Overall, Irish primary poultry exports increased by approximately 7% to over €170 million during 2023, helped by stronger poultry supplies...
Pig/Poultry
Influenza risks arising from mixed pig and poultry farms
Recommendations have been published by university researchers for the reduction of the disease risks posed to public health by intensive...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry sector urged to prepare for threat of bird flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is urging the poultry sector to be prepared...