Pig/Poultry
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.
Detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in birds in Europe have begun to decline, according to a new report from EU agencies.
N.Ireland
DAERA has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, within a flock in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
Monaghan County Council has called on Minister Martin Heydon to introduce a new bird flu compensation scheme for poultry farmers.
France has announced that it will provide economic aid through a compensation scheme for farmers impacted by bird flu.
Northern Ireland has been recently declared as free from bird flu, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
England and Scotland have each reported one new case of bird flu, with the two cases being confirmed within 48 hours of each other.
DAERA inform farmers during these rain weather warnings to check their birds housing for damages, as any holes could increase risk 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.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said it currently has no plans to lift the poultry housing order in place.
Dr. Eoin Ryan, deputy chief veterinary officer at DAFM, warned of increasing risk of tropical and exotic diseases to the island of Ireland.
There have been no outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detected in Ireland in 2026 to date.
