Experts review bird flu control measures

Irish disease control measures remain under close review this weekend following a surprise bird flu outbreak in the UK, the Agriculture Minister said tonight.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2007 - 16:17

Irish disease control measures remain under close review this weekend following a surprise bird flu outbreak in the UK, the Agriculture Minister said tonight.

Experts from the National Disease Control Centre (NDCC) met this morning after it was confirmed that the deadly H5N1 strain was found on a turkey farm in Suffolk.

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