Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock has tested positive for bird flu located in Co Cavan
Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock, located in Co Cavan, was confirmed to have an outbreak of HPAI on December 1. File photo: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

A fifth highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed this week.

Another turkey flock, located in Co Cavan, was confirmed to have an outbreak of HPAI on December 1. As a consequence, restriction zones have been put in place around the holding, resulting in a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone.

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