Bird flu

Risk from exotic animal diseases higher than ever – Heydon

Minister Martin Heydon was briefing the Cabinet on Tuesday about actions his Department is taking to protect Irish livestock from the threat of a disease outbreak.

NEWS 27 May 2025

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Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

POULTRY 27 May 2025

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

POULTRY 19 May 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

POULTRY 29 April 2025

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 April 2025

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Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.

NEWS 24 February 2025

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.

POULTRY 24 February 2025

Flu vaccine for Manx poultry farmers

Flu vaccine for Manx poultry farmers

The island’s public health body, Manx Care, said the regular flu vaccine is being offered to poultry farmers to avoid them having human flu and bird flu concurrently.

DEALER 24 February 2025

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.

POULTRY 24 February 2025

Double down on biosecurity - leading poultry vet

Double down on biosecurity - leading poultry vet

St David’s Poultry team specialist poultry vet Aonghus Lane advised farmers to “do the basics and do it as well as you possibly can”.

NEWS 24 February 2025

IFA hosting biosecurity webinar amid bird flu risk

IFA hosting biosecurity webinar amid bird flu risk

The main speaker for the event is Aonghus Lane of St David's Poultry veterinary practitioners, who will deliver a presentation on the critical importance of biosecurity.

POULTRY 24 February 2025

Almost 16,000 birds to be culled in Tyrone due to suspected bird flu

Almost 16,000 birds to be culled in Tyrone due to suspected bird flu

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable avian influenza in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 February 2025

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