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.
Pig/Poultry
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.
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.
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
