Dairy
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, EFSA said.
Scientists have discovered that some bird flu variants 'are more able to infect cow cells and tissues" than older variants.
Rural Life
Outbreaks of bluetongue and bird flu cases highlight the ongoing biosecurity threats that Ireland is now facing according to minister.
Pig/Poultry
Europe has seen an increase in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, among wild birds, according to EFSA.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in a turkey flock in Co. Cavan.
The four outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has led to 80,000 turkeys having to be culled on commerical premises.
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.
Agriland talked to Nigel Sweetman, IFA poultry chair, about the efficacy of housing, ongoing vigilance, and the Christmas turkey prices.
Minister Martin Heydon said compensation payments to poultry farmers impacted by bird flu will be made as quickly as possible.
A further outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in a...
A compulsory housing order is in effect from today (Monday, November 10) in Ireland for poultry and...
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.
It is strongly recommended that people in regular close contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs get...
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into effect today
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Poultry Committee will host on online information webinar on biosecurity this evening.
A Sinn Féin TD has called on poultry farmers to immediately house birds to protect against the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) cases.
The IFA is calling on poultry producers to house their birds now rather than waiting for a housing order to come into effect.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a second outbreak o fbird flu in a commercial turkey flock.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine pledged in the Dáil to support the poultry sector against the heightened risk of bird flu.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has announced the introduction of a...
DAERA has moved to introduce a "mandatory" housing order in Northern Ireland to protect poultry from bird flu.
