N.Ireland
Testing confirms presence of avian influenza in NI
The chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (commonly known as...
Bird Flu
N.Ireland
Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in...
N.Ireland
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
Dairy
Animal diseases pose increasing threat to dairy sector - expert
Numerous animal diseases are now having a serious impact on the production potential of the global dairy sector, according to...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Captive bird temporary control zone in place in Derry
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has introduced a 3km captive bird temporary control...
Pig/Poultry
Major egg theft in the US as prices continue to rise
By Chris McCullough With egg prices in the US rising by over 50% in 2024, and further hikes likely, the...
Pig/Poultry
Avian influenza prevention zone implemented in Wales
The Welsh government has today (Thursday, January 30, implemented a nationwide ‘avian influenza prevention zone’ (AIPZ), to combat the spread...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Human case detected in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of bird flu in a human in the West Midlands...
Pig/Poultry
Avian influenza prevention zone declared for England and Scotland
The UK chief veterinary officer has ordered a new avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) to be introduced across the whole of England and...
N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in wild goose in Tyrone – DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
N.Ireland
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle
Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu detected in third poultry farm in Watton
The UK government has announced that an additional outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza) has been detected at a third...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in two commercial turkey farms in England
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has...
Pig/Poultry
H5N1 variant of bird flu detected in Cornwall
Authorities announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – a particularly virulent strain of bird flu, on...
N.Ireland
DAERA warns poultry sector of winter bird flu spread
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for...
