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<p>Moderna and Pfizer have been in discussions with the US government about developing mRNA-based bird flu vaccines. Picture: Shannon VanRaes/Bloomberg</p>

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Bird flu vaccine faces hurdles without better data, critics say

The EU has secured up to 665,000 doses of CSL Seqirus’ vaccine that matches the current strain

<p>One reader says he nearly choked on his pecan pie to read that the gardaí would spend €4m on recruitment specialists and €260,000 to bring in actors to engage in roleplay. File picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Letters to the Editor: An Garda Síochána set to spend €4m on recruitment specialists

<p>The European Union's 27 member states agreed last year to implement a bird flu vaccine strategy. France is set to be the first one, starting with ducks in the autumn.</p>

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Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic

birds tits and sparrows sit on the feeder and et oil with seeds and nuts in the winter garden

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How often should I clean my bird feeder?

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

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Bird flu 'a ticking timebomb' for a new pandemic

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

Avian Influenza is in the news and you might be wondering if it is safe to eat poultry or eggs now. Or if garden robins or pigeons in your local park are at risk

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Fears for Christmas turkey supply this year

Farmers have been ordered to house all poultry in a bid to prevent the spread of bird flu to poultry.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

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

The Department of Agriculture urged all poultry flock owners to remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their flocks

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

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

avian flu

Bird flu vaccine faces hurdles without better data, critics say

Letters to the Editor: An Garda Síochána set to spend €4m on recruitment specialists

Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic

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

Bird flu vaccine faces hurdles without better data, critics say

Letters to the Editor: An Garda Síochána set to spend €4m on recruitment specialists

Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic

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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