N.Ireland
Bird flu: Chief vet stresses importance of biosecurity as third bird tests positive
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that a second wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan...
Avian Influenza
N.Ireland
Second bird flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland
A wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co Armagh, has tested positive for bird flu, the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Second bird flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland
A wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co. Armagh, has tested positive for bird flu, the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
First Northern bird flu case confirmed in Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland’s first bird flu case this year has been confirmed in a wild bird in Co. Antrim. The case...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone extended to cover whole of England
A bird flu prevention zone has been declared across the whole of England, chief veterinary officer Nigel Gibbens has confirmed...
N.Ireland
Bird flu cases discovered in UK; flock keepers asked to remain alert
Northern Irish flock keepers and poultry farmers have been warned to maintain high levels of biosecurity after 17 cases of...
N.Ireland
Bird flu cases discovered in UK; flock keepers asked to remain alert
Northern Irish flock keepers and poultry farmers have been warned to maintain high levels of biosecurity after 17 cases of...
N.Ireland
Housed free-range period extended as bird flu warnings continue
Changes to the marketing of free-range eggs in response to continued Avian Influenza (AI) warnings have been welcomed across the...
N.Ireland
Northern flock owners urged to be vigilant as avian influenza spreads
Poultry farmers are urged to be vigilant as outbreaks of bird flu continue to be reported in continental Europe. It...
N.Ireland
Avian influenza text service launched for Northern poultry farmers
A text service has been launched to keep poultry farmers and bird keepers updated with the latest avian influenza threats....
Pig/Poultry
More severe strain of bird flu wreaks havoc in China
Countries trading in Chinese poultry should step up surveillance at their own farms, markets and border checkpoints, to prevent the...
N.Ireland
Wild swan in Derry tests positive for bird flu
A wild swan found in Co. Derry near Lough Beg has tested positive for H5N8 avian influenza, known as bird flu....
N.Ireland
Wild swan in Derry tests positive for bird flu
A wild swan found in Co. Derry near Lough Beg has tested positive for H5N8 avian influenza, known as bird flu....
Pig/Poultry
10 tips to help prevent your backyard flock from getting bird flu
To protect poultry from bird flu, backyard flock owners are being advised by the Department of Agriculture to prevent birds...
Pig/Poultry
Case of bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of chickens in Wales
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 has been confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in...
N.Ireland
Bird keepers advised to 'remain vigilant' as bird flu hits parts of Europe
Effective bio-security measures by bird keepers are vital in protecting Northern Ireland against the threat of avian influenza, according to...
N.Ireland
Bird keepers advised to ‘remain vigilant’ as bird flu hits parts of Europe
Effective bio-security measures by bird keepers are vital in protecting Northern Ireland against the threat of avian influenza, according to...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to be alert as bird flu hits the Netherlands
Following an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in domestic laying hens in Friesland, the Netherlands, poultry farmers in the...