Cases of bird flu have been detected among some turkeys in a farm in Co Monaghan. According to the Department of Agriculture, restriction zones are being set up around the area and more measures like movement control and surveillance will be introduced.
“It is important to note that there is no evidence of risk associated with consumption of poultry meat or poultry meat products,” the department said in a statement.
Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu has been confirmed around the country in a number of birds recently. Earlier this month, a rare white-tailed sea eagle tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1) in Co Kerry. Wild birds in Counties Offaly, Donegal and Galway also tested positive for Avian Influenza.
Though the H5N1 subtype of bird flu causes serious illness in birds, no human infections with the virus have not been confirmed in Europe. Well-cooked bird meat is also considered safe.
Bird flu had been confirmed across Europe this year including countries such as Italy, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Estonia, Czechia, Norway, Bulgaria, Belgium and the UK. The UK already has implemented counter measures.
The authorities also warn people with pet birds to take extra care.