Irish farmers 'prepared for bird flu threat'

Irish farmers say they are well prepared for the threat from bird flu.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016 - 14:49

Irish farmers say they are well prepared for the threat from bird flu.

The alert has been heightened after the Department of Agriculture confirmed the H5N8 strain of avian flu has been identified in a wild duck in Co Wexford.

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Courts Bird Flu Place: Co Wexford Place: Great Britain Place: Ireland Person: Nigel Renehen Person: Agriculture Minister Person: Michael Creed Organisation: Department of Agriculture Organisation: Irish Farmers Association Organisation: IFA's Poultry Committee Organisation: Health Protection Surveillance Centre Organisation: Department Veterinary Office

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