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<p>The disease that has had the largest impact is trichomonosis. This affects birds by swelling their throats, making it difficult for them to swallow. They then cough up seeds, which are picked up by different birds, spreading the disease</p>

outdoors

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

Mouldy seeds or fatballs can spread disease, warn experts — and smaller birdfeeders are often easier to clean

<p>A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are now in place. See map below. Stock picture</p>

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Agriculture minister confident bird flu outbreak will be contained amid Christmas turkey concerns

Department of Agriculture issues map showing restriction zone after Avian Influenza H5N1 was detected

<p>While humans have been infected by birds, they are usually workers on poultry farms and those in close contact with infected birds, and even these instances have been rare. File Photo: RollingNews.ie</p>

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Bird flu 'a ticking timebomb' for a new pandemic

If the H5N1 virus jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, writes Professor Devi Sridhar

outdoors

Bird flu FAQ: I have two hens, do I need to move them indoors now?

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Fears for Christmas turkey supply this year

farming

Enhanced bio-security measures announced as 60 avian flu cases reported

Cork TD calls for awareness campaign on deadly bird flu

Suspected avian influenza cases can be logged through the hotline on 01 607 2512 during office hours or 01 492 8026 outside office hours

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: We must all be vigilant against avian flu

We must hope that there is no serious westwards expansion of the latest instances of avian flu. It has been on the rise in Britain and has had a devastating impact in some seabird colonies.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Avian flu suspected in death of four gannets on Tramore beach

Highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI H5N1 can have up to 100% mortality in affected flocks

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Bird flu reported at Monaghan farm, three others under investigation

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed the identification of avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Co. Monaghan while three other flocks in the county are also being investigated.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

UK authorities closely monitoring bird flu outbreak

The UK government has put restrictions in place around a farm in Suffolk amid concerns over a new outbreak of bird flu.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Poultry flocks still at risk of bird flu

Bird flu is well established in wild birds, and poultry flocks are at risk, warned Agriculture Minister Michael Creed last week.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Highly pathogenic strain of bird flu in Wexford

The Department of Agriculture confirmed the avian influenza subtype H5N8 detected in the wild bird found in Co Wexford on December 28 is the highly pathogenic strain previously confirmed in the UK and mainland Europe.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Dublin Zoo penguins marched off over avian flu fears

Tourists flocking to Dublin Zoo to see the ever popular penguins this winter have had their feathers ruffled as all birds have been moved out of sight over avian flu fears.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

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avian flu

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

Agriculture minister confident bird flu outbreak will be contained amid Christmas turkey concerns

Bird flu 'a ticking timebomb' for a new pandemic

Bird flu FAQ: I have two hens, do I need to move them indoors now?

Fears for Christmas turkey supply this year

Enhanced bio-security measures announced as 60 avian flu cases reported

Cork TD calls for awareness campaign on deadly bird flu

Irish Examiner view: We must all be vigilant against avian flu

Avian flu suspected in death of four gannets on Tramore beach

Bird flu reported at Monaghan farm, three others under investigation

UK authorities closely monitoring bird flu outbreak

Poultry flocks still at risk of bird flu

Highly pathogenic strain of bird flu in Wexford

Dublin Zoo penguins marched off over avian flu fears

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Mick Clifford

avian flu

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

Agriculture minister confident bird flu outbreak will be contained amid Christmas turkey concerns

Bird flu 'a ticking timebomb' for a new pandemic

Bird flu FAQ: I have two hens, do I need to move them indoors now?

Fears for Christmas turkey supply this year

Enhanced bio-security measures announced as 60 avian flu cases reported

Cork TD calls for awareness campaign on deadly bird flu

Irish Examiner view: We must all be vigilant against avian flu

Avian flu suspected in death of four gannets on Tramore beach

Bird flu reported at Monaghan farm, three others under investigation

UK authorities closely monitoring bird flu outbreak

Poultry flocks still at risk of bird flu

Highly pathogenic strain of bird flu in Wexford

Dublin Zoo penguins marched off over avian flu fears

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Mick Clifford

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