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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>

companies

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>Bird flu is raising mounting concerns as the disease is increasingly spreading to mammals, with the first-ever outbreaks detected in dairy cows in the US raising concerns about it spreading to humans through the nation's milk supply. Picture: Shannon VanRaes/Bloomberg</p>

economy

Bird flu vaccines for hens prove effective in practice, says Dutch government

<p>The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority is working on a joint procurement of CSL Seqirus's vaccine to 'potentially prevent a pandemic' sparked by individuals exposed to infected birds and animals. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images</p>

companies

US and some EU states consider building stocks of bird flu vaccines for at-risk dairy and poultry workers

Operations At An Egg Farm As Poultry Farmers Adjust To Trade Agreements

farming

Ireland has avoided recent outbreaks of bird flu but the global threat remains and is growing

RTE pay revelations

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Letters to the Editor: TV licence payers and viewers want real reform at RTÉ

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outdoors

'Sad and concerning': Bird flu found in Antarctic seals

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Department of Agriculture issues tender for culling services in event of bird flu outbreak

"Avian influenza remains a constant threat to the Irish poultry industry because of the risk from migratory wild bird."

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

'Good news' for Christmas dinner as farms avoid bird flu this year

'Good news' for Christmas dinner as farms avoid bird flu this year

The overall situation currently “looks good” and it is hoped an outbreak in poultry can be avoided — but Mr Corkery warns that “we can never be sure”.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

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

A reader responds to an 'Irish Examiner' report on procurement by An Garda Síochána, while others consider issues including neutrality, avian flu, and GAA refereeing

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

New Animals at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo flamingo with avian flu did not die from infectious disease

No requirement for 'surveillance and protection zones and the flock will not need to be culled as is the case for poultry', department of Agriculture said

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Pet farms hoping for flocks of visitors after bird flu restrictions lifted

Pet farms hoping for flocks of visitors after bird flu restrictions lifted

Poultry farmers can once again sell free-range eggs after order to keep birds indoors was lifted on June 1

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

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Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic

Some countries remain reluctant mainly because of the trade curbs this would entail.

Sun, 21 May, 2023

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All you need to know about bird flu as two cases confirmed in the UK

Two poultry workers have tested positive for bird flu in England. Health officials say there are no signs of person-to-person transmission and contact tracing is being done as a precaution.

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Soaring eagles

Irish Examiner view: Soaring eagles

Bird populations

Sat, 13 May, 2023

California condors confront bird flu in flight from extinction

California condors confront bird flu in flight from extinction

The California condor is facing the deadliest strain of avian influenza in US history, and the outbreak could jeopardise the species decades after conservationists saved it from extinction.

Fri, 12 May, 2023

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No bird flu reprieve for the UK

The order had been in place since October 12, requiring all kept birds to be housed indoors as well as heightened biosecurity measures.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023

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Poultry housing order to be lifted next week

The decision to now withdraw this requirement is based on a number of parameters that indicate a reducing risk of a bird flu incursion.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

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Bird flu causes disruption to Chinese poultry imports

Bird flu in Argentina has left China without approximately 7% of its huge chicken imports.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

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Q&A: How worried should we be about bird flu?

Bird flu, also known as H5N1 and avian influenza, can pose a threat to people and other animals, causing severe illness and sometimes death

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

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Gloves are coming off in the global fight against bird flu

Poultry industry welcomes moves to a common EU approach to vaccination to control the disease as it changes to a year-round threat to poultry farmers

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

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Egg producer confidence in the industry 'is gone'

Ireland is only months away from seeing a shortage of eggs that is currently being experienced in the UK as producers exit the sector.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Public in Mid-West urged to avoid dead seagulls amid Avian Influenza fears

Public in Mid-West urged to avoid dead seagulls amid Avian Influenza fears

While Avian Influenza infection is relatively rare in humans, it can be quite serious

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

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Salmonella confirmed in eight poultry flocks

The investigation is ongoing, and affected flocks will be culled.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

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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

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

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Why Ireland has escaped the impact of bird flu — for now

Countries around the globe have implemented massive culls to contain the spread of avian influenza but Ireland has managed to contain the spread

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Turkeys for Christmas

Bird flu surveillance zone removed

The last remaining highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) surveillance zone of 2022 has now been removed. The zone was located in Co Monaghan, with a small area of Northern Ireland also included.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Bird flu detected in second Monaghan turkey flock

Bird flu detected in second Monaghan turkey flock

Restriction zones have been extended after a second detection of bird flu among turkey flocks in Co Monaghan

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living lump sum to be paid from Wednesday

Gambling ads are also to be banned on television and radio until late at night under plans to be approved by Cabinet today

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

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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

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

25/11/2015. Turkeys For Christmas

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

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

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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

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

Spectacular gannets have great muscle and staying power — it's sad to see bird flu hit them so hard

Spectacular gannets have great muscle and staying power — it's sad to see bird flu hit them so hard

Gannets swallow their catch headfirst and consume many times their own weight

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Farmers ordered to house all poultry over bird flu risk

Farmers ordered to house all poultry over bird flu risk

These regulations are being introduced as a precautionary measure and come into force on November 7.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

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Fears bird flu is now endemic with year-round outbreaks

Poultry farmers from Arctic to Portugal reported 2,500 outbreaks in past year, with migrating birds taking avian flu to North America

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Cork TD calls for awareness campaign on deadly bird flu

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

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Calls for 16-week free-range derogation to be extended

Flocks have had to be kept indoors for almost four months to protect them from wild birds infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

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French push for Avian Influenza vaccines

The possibility of European farmers having to vaccinate their 400 million egg-laying hens and about 900 million broilers reared per year has emerged, as French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie pushes EU states to approve avian flu vaccination ...

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

FILE PHOTO The Department of Agriculture has confirmed finding the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a wild bird in Galway END

French poultry farmers face new cull to contain bird flu crisis across Europe

Government ordered poultry and waterfowl in parts of the south-west – home to France’s famed foie gras industry – to be killed to help stop the spread of the disease

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Penguins, ostriches, and flamingos isolating at Fota and Dublin Zoo to avoid bird flu

Penguins, ostriches, and flamingos isolating at Fota and Dublin Zoo to avoid bird flu

Birds moved to indoor habitats to slow down the spread of the disease

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

FILE PHOTO The Department of Agriculture has confirmed finding the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a wild bird in Galway END

Third outbreak of bird flu on Irish farm

It's a worrying development as the outbreak is outside the disease control zones in place around the other two affected farms.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

FILE PHOTO The Department of Agriculture has confirmed finding the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a wild bird in Galway END

Bird housing order announced in Northern Ireland

It follows confirmation of 17 cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Britain and two cases on farms in the Republic of Ireland

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

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Concern as a second case of avian influenza is confirmed on an Irish farm

The second case involves a broiler flock which has tested positive for the H5N1 strain

Wed, 24 Nov, 2021

Avian Flu Forces Turkeys To Be Culled At North Yorkshire Farm

Bird Flu control measures to be introduced across Ireland

In the last fortnight five outbreaks of the highly-pathogenic strain H5N1 have been confirmed in wild birds in Ireland

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

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Poultry sector on high alert as cases of bird flu hit Ireland

A major outbreak of the disease would have a significant impact on the industry

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020

More than 50 highly pathogenic bird flu cases now in Europe

More than 50 highly pathogenic bird flu cases now in Europe

All poultry on the farm at Bad Lausick, near Leipzig, were slaughtered, and a quarantine area set up around it, as required by EU directive whenever a case of this notifiable disease is found.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Bird flu reported at Monaghan farm, three others under investigation

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

Investigation underway into suspected bird flu case in Co Fermanagh

Investigation underway into suspected bird flu case in Co Fermanagh

The Department of Agriculture is urging Irish farmers to be vigilant and monitor their poultry for signs of bird flu.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

IFA urges farmers to keep poultry under cover after bird flu found in wild bird

IFA urges farmers to keep poultry under cover after bird flu found in wild bird

Farmers are being advised to keep poultry inside or under cover after avian flu was found in the wild.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

Officials discover bird flu in wild bird in Co. Tipperary

Officials discover bird flu in wild bird in Co. Tipperary

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in a wild eagle in Co Tipperary.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2018