Poultry flocks still at risk of bird flu
“I would re-emphasise the requirement to confine poultry and other birds, and to apply strict bio-security measures to prevent the introduction of avian influenza. Poultry flock owners should remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their flocks, and report any disease suspicion to their nearest Department Veterinary Office.”
H5N8 bird flu has been found in wild birds in Wexford, Galway, and Tipperary. It is blamed for over 500 outbreaks of disease in poultry and 430 in wild birds in Europe since the end of October.
