Tesco Ireland has no immediate concerns around the supply of turkeys to its stores this Christmas.
A spokesperson for Tesco told the Irish Farmers Journal that the supermarket continues “to monitor developments on the recent avian flu outbreak closely”.
Aldi is hoping to have a good availability of Christmas turkeys this year.
“We are working hard with our suppliers to ensure we have the best availability possible across all our stores,” a spokesperson said.
Both supermarkets were asked if they planned to import turkeys this year to make up any potential shortfall in supply should the number of outbreaks increase. Both declined to respond to this question.
Lidl
A spokesperson for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland told the Irish Farmers Journal: "We are following the developments regarding the recent avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks in County Carlow and County Meath very closely, and we are working in partnership with our dedicated Irish suppliers to monitor the situation.
“Our priority is always to provide our customers with high-quality, 100% Irish turkeys for the festive season, which has been our long-standing commitment."
Outbreaks
Two outbreaks of bird flu were confirmed in commercial turkey flocks earlier this week, with over 10,000 turkeys culled to date.
A housing order will come into effect on Monday, with all poultry farmers and anyone with captive birds required by law to house birds to prevent any contact with wild birds to stem the spread of bird flu.
What is bird flu?
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a contagious and often fatal viral disease of birds.
“There is a constant risk of avian influenza being introduced into Ireland from wild birds, particularly from October onwards each year, as this is when migratory birds arrive and congregate on wetlands, mixing with resident species,” the Department of Agriculture said.
Highly pathogenic bird flu, the type of bird flu confirmed in the two flocks this week, can have up to 100 % mortality in affected flocks.
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Tesco Ireland has no immediate concerns around the supply of turkeys to its stores this Christmas.
A spokesperson for Tesco told the Irish Farmers Journal that the supermarket continues “to monitor developments on the recent avian flu outbreak closely”.
Aldi is hoping to have a good availability of Christmas turkeys this year.
“We are working hard with our suppliers to ensure we have the best availability possible across all our stores,” a spokesperson said.
Both supermarkets were asked if they planned to import turkeys this year to make up any potential shortfall in supply should the number of outbreaks increase. Both declined to respond to this question.
Lidl
A spokesperson for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland told the Irish Farmers Journal: "We are following the developments regarding the recent avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks in County Carlow and County Meath very closely, and we are working in partnership with our dedicated Irish suppliers to monitor the situation.
“Our priority is always to provide our customers with high-quality, 100% Irish turkeys for the festive season, which has been our long-standing commitment."
Outbreaks
Two outbreaks of bird flu were confirmed in commercial turkey flocks earlier this week, with over 10,000 turkeys culled to date.
A housing order will come into effect on Monday, with all poultry farmers and anyone with captive birds required by law to house birds to prevent any contact with wild birds to stem the spread of bird flu.
What is bird flu?
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a contagious and often fatal viral disease of birds.
“There is a constant risk of avian influenza being introduced into Ireland from wild birds, particularly from October onwards each year, as this is when migratory birds arrive and congregate on wetlands, mixing with resident species,” the Department of Agriculture said.
Highly pathogenic bird flu, the type of bird flu confirmed in the two flocks this week, can have up to 100 % mortality in affected flocks.
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