Avian Influenza

Avian influenza detected at Cork's Lough wildlife sanctuary

Avian influenza detected at Cork’s Lough wildlife sanctuary

Cork City Council has confirmed an avian influenza outbreak at the popular Lough Wildlife Sanctuary following the discovery of multiple dead birds that tested positive for the virus. Members of the public visiting the south Cork city amenity are being urged not to touch sick or dead wild birds or handle bird feathers found in … Read more

Enhanced biosecurity measures as a precaution against High Pathogenic Avian Influenza

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced the introduction of regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 requiring flock keepers to apply particular bio-security measures for poultry and other captive birds as a precautionary measure against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). These precautionary measures against avian influenza (bird flu) come … Read more