Compulsory housing order for poultry from November 10 to stop spread of bird flu

The order follows recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Fota Wildlife Park in Cork and a further reported outbreak in a turkey flock in Co Carlow

Minister Heydon has announced a compulsory housing order for all poultry and captive birds starting November 10.

A compulsory housing order for all poultry and captive birds will come into effect on November 10.

The compulsory order came from the Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon, in an effort to protect Irish flocks and poultry from avian influenza.