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Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

David Wright reports from a Parklands Veterinary Group conference for laying hen producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

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England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

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Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

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First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

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News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

Latest news in-brief from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 November 2025

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

The virus strain currently circulating in Ireland is H5N1 - a highly pathogenic strain.

POULTRY 13 November 2025

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

The latest outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed in Co Cavan on Monday.

POULTRY 13 November 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

This is the fourth flock in the Republic of Ireland to be affected, but is the first for almost two weeks.

NEWS 13 November 2025

Poultry keepers hit out at the DAERA bird flu response

Poultry keepers hit out at the DAERA bird flu response

Dead swans at a site in Co Tyrone have been eaten by other wildlife prompting concern among local poultry producers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 November 2025

New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

At the annual Nuffield Ireland conference, five new scholars were announced, with their topics focusing on vet shortages, succession and bird flu, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 13 November 2025

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

The latest outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed on a turkey farm in Monaghan on Monday, bringing the total number of turkeys affected to 39,390.

NEWS 13 November 2025

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