Avian Bird Flu outbreak confirmed in Cork

Department introduces biosecurity measures to deal with virus

Avian Bird flu has been discovered in a number of wild birds in counties Cork, Limerick, Monaghan and Mayo.

Further outbreaks of Avian Bird flu have been discovered in a number of wild birds in counties Cork, Limerick, Monaghan and Mayo.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has moved to implement regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 that requires flock keepers to apply particular biosecurity measures for poultry and other captive birds as a precautionary measure against the disease.