Bird housing order announced in Northern Ireland

It follows confirmation of 17 cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Britain and two cases on farms in the Republic of Ireland
Bird housing order announced in Northern Ireland

A housing order will come into effect in Northern Ireland from November 29. File picture. Photo: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

An Avian influenza housing order will come into effect for all birds and poultry in Northern Ireland from November 29, the region's Department of Agriculture has announced.

It's one of several measures introduced as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced.

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