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Avian flu surveillance zones in Northern Ireland to be lifted

All Avian Influenza Surveillance Zones in Northern Ireland will be lifted this weekend. But Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has warned that the threat of an outbreak remains high due to the continued presence of infected migratory birds. ...

20 Jan 2022 at 17:25

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, following the ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:42

RSPCA wildlife centres no longer taking in sick seabirds due to avian flu risk

RSPCA branches no longer taking in injured birds due to avian flu risk

RSPCA wildlife centres are no longer accepting sick seabirds due to the risk of avian flu. Latest Defra figures have confirmed 102 cases of bird flu in England, with two cases each in Wales and Scotland earlier this year which have since had ...

02 Jul 2022 at 16:08

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 of avian ...

01 Jul 2022 at 14:00

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....

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 ...

29 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

One person in the South West of England has confirmed bird flu, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The risk to the wider public continues to be very low, the UKHSA said, but urged people not touch sick or dead birds. ...

06 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Avian malaria outbreak kills around 70% of Humboldt penguin colony at Dudley Zoo

An outbreak of avian malaria has killed more than two thirds of one of the largest Humboldt penguin colonies in the country at a British zoo, staff have said. Keepers at Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands have been left ...

08 Jan 2022 at 13:55

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Avian flu confirmed on island

Restrictions have been put in place after avian flu was discovered on an island in the Outer Hebrides. Highly pathogenic avian influenza was found at premises in the Breaclete area on Great Bernera, the Scottish ...

13 Oct 2022 at 18:24

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Evidence of avian flu found in Irish turkey flock

Evidence of avian flu has been found in a turkey flock in Ireland. That's according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which today (November 14) confirmed test results have identified Avian ...

14 Nov 2022 at 16:33

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Govt issues advice to Carlow bird and poultry owners to help prevent avian flu

The Irish Government has issued advice to Waterford bird and poultry owners to prevent the spread of avian flu. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine yesterday (November 10) reminded owners of ...

13 Nov 2022 at 18:33

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Govt issues advice to Waterford bird and poultry owners to help prevent avian flu

13 Nov 2022 at 12:33

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