The Department of Agriculture has released a warning after a case of bird flu was confirmed in a wild bird in Dublin.
The wild buzzard was confirmed to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) and is the first confirmed case of the disease in Ireland since 5 December 2024.
Last month, the Department introduced a statutory instrument in relation to biosecurity measures which must be in place on all poultry farms and captive bird keepers.
It said that this was a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of transmission of bird flu in Ireland.
Warning
There is a large number of cases in commercial poultry in mainland Europe and two cases in the UK. In addition, there is a huge volume of wild bird cases in the UK.
The Department’s latest warning has urged people not pick up or touch sick or dead birds and to keep pets on a leash in order to keep them away from the animals.
“Poultry keepers must be vigilant for signs of bird flu and ensure their premises are biosecure.”
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in a wild buzzard in Dublin. Do not pick up or touch sick or dead birds. Keep pets away from them. Poultry keepers must be vigilant for signs of bird flu and ensure their premises are biosecure.
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