Pig/Poultry
New biosecurity regulations which will require all flock keepers to apply specific biosecurity measures for poultry have been introduced.
The HSE is advising the public not to touch or handle any sick or dead wild birds, because of the risks of avian influenza (bird flu).
Minister Heydon is calling on the public and poultry farmers to be aware of the risks of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
N.Ireland
The OEP has found possible failures to comply with environmental law by DAERA in relation to the protection of wild birds.
With biosecurity essential to prevent bird flu, Teagasc has put together a checklist to aid in keeping birds and livelihoods protected
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed that a third case of bird flu has been detected in a wild bird since December.
New regulations for biosecurity measures have been announced following the detection of bird flu in a buzzard in Galway.
Rural Life
A person in the US who had contact with dairy cattle in Texas infected with bird flu has also tested positive according to the CDC.
Dairy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in sick cattle on two dairy farms.
The group representing organised hunting in Ireland has claimed that "ideology trumped science" in the latest open seasons order.
Four species of wild birds have been are now on a banned list for shooting following a review by...
Outbreaks of bird flu continue to spread westward in recent days with the first outbreak reported in France close to the port of Calais.
Bird flu outbreaks have been reported across seven different European countries in the past weeks, with a mixture of 215,928 birds affected.
