Consumers told avian flu risk to Irish chickens ‘extremely slim’

CONSUMERS were assured yesterday that the risk to Irish chickens from avian flu is very small.

Consumers told avian flu risk to Irish chickens ‘extremely slim’

IFA Poultry Committee chairman Ned Morrissey said consumers should not be concerned about any risk from Irish products.

Most Irish commercial producers operate under a quality assurance scheme with high standards as well as strict Department of Agriculture and Food regulations, he said.

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