Restriction zones remain amid bird flu cases

Earlier this month, all farmers were ordered to house poultry due to the risk of bird flu. The Department of Agriculture has said that poultry flock owners should remain vigilant for any signs of disease. Picture: Dan Linehan

Farmers remain on high alert as avian influenza was confirmed this week in a turkey flock in Co Monaghan.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been carrying out further testing this week to determine the pathogenicity, while restriction zones have been put in place to protect the sector.