Poultry housing order to protect flocks from bird flu to be lifted next month

Poultry biosecurity regulations introduced in December 2024 continue to remain in force

Minister for agriculture Martin Heydon urged flock keepers to continue to be cautious against the risk of the disease.

The compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds, which was introduced in February in a bid to protect flocks from avian influenza, will be lifted on May 10.

Making the announcement, minister for agriculture Martin Heydon urged flock keepers to continue to be cautious against the risk of the disease.