Bird flu outbreak hits turkey farm in County Laois as cases mount across Ireland

Bird flu outbreak hits turkey farm in County Laois as cases mount across Ireland

Fourth avian influenza detection this month prompts restrictions A turkey farm in County Laois housing 30,000 birds has tested positive for avian influenza, marking the fourth bird flu outbreak in Ireland this month as authorities struggle to contain the disease’s spread. Restrictions have been imposed on the area surrounding the affected farm as part of … Read more

Fota wildlife park remains closed following bird flu outbreak

Fota wildlife park remains closed following bird flu outbreak

H5N1 virus confirmed in 11 geese as authorities work to contain spread Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will stay closed to visitors for several more days after confirming an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among its bird population. The highly contagious bird flu, believed to have spread from wild birds in the Cork Harbour area, … Read more