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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Northern Ireland is to be lifted. A ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1. The biosecurity measures were introduced on November 17 2001 in response to an outbreak of avian influenza. Agriculture ...

24 May 2022 at 10:45

Health chiefs believed pandemic was imminent in 1997

Health chiefs drew up a contingency plan for a flu pandemic in 1997, which included a widespread vaccination programme, the possible closure of schools and restricting international travel. The plans have been revealed in archived papers which ...

29 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts have expressed concern about how far across the world bird flu is spreading and say its spread should be closely monitored. Avian influenza has been detected as far away as South America and the virus has also killed mammals such as ...

10 Feb 2023 at 18:09

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

An order requiring all bird owners to keep their animals indoors to reduce the spread of avian influenza is to be lifted, the Government has said. Bird keepers have been subject to a national housing order since November 7 to help curb an ...

11 Apr 2023 at 16:04

Some seabirds developing immunity to avian influenza, study shows

Some seabirds are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza, new research published on Friday has revealed. Some of the UK’s top scientists say preliminary investigations in a small sample size of northern gannets and shag ...

20 Oct 2023 at 09:00

Bird flu could have a ‘devastating impact’ on UK’s seabirds, RSPB warns

An outbreak of a virulent form of bird flu is having a “devastating impact” on the UK’s seabirds, the RSPB has said. The conservation charity spoke out amid concerns for the UK’s only roseate tern breeding colony, and separately, ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:42

Bird flu closes the Farne Islands to visitors

One of England’s most important seabird colonies has closed to human visitors due to the spread of bird flu. The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast – home to around 200,000 birds – have been affected by a deadly outbreak ...

01 Jul 2022 at 14:00

Scottish Government urged to act over rising seabird deaths

Urgent calls have been made for the Scottish Government to develop a response plan to the thousands of dead seabirds found on Scotland’s coastline. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has swept through colonies, affecting ...

08 Jun 2022 at 19:39

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Chief Vet urges vigilance after Avian Influenza detected in Magherafelt

Northern Ireland’s Chief Vet, Dr. Robert Huey, has called on all bird and poultry keepers to immediately step up their biosecurity measures and remain vigilant against the latest threat of Avian Influenza (AI). The call comes ...

09 Jun 2023 at 19:33

Legal requirement for birdkeepers to keep birds indoors extended across England

Legal requirements for birdkeepers to house the creatures indoors are to be extended to all areas of England amid the UK’s largest ever outbreak of avian influenza. The mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive ...

01 Nov 2022 at 00:11

Measure to keep all poultry inside to tackle bird flu comes into force

Measures to keep all poultry and captive birds indoors in England to prevent the spread of bird flu have come into force. The national housing measures, which were announced last week and are being introduced from Monday, ...

07 Nov 2022 at 01:01

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Avian influenza prevention zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) in Northern Ireland is to be lifted. Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said the zone in force across Northern Ireland, and the current ban on poultry gatherings, will be ...

27 May 2025 at 16:15

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