High risk of HPAI bird flu spread to domestic poultry

Many  countries have banned poultry and egg imports from affected  EU countries

Poultry owners must be vigilant for signs of bird flu.

Stricter biosecurity measures have been introduced to prevent the spread of bird flu, after confirmation of the disease in wild birds in a number of Irish counties.

All poultry flock owners must take specific measures to help reduce the risks.