Bird Flu

Livestock exhibitors alive to disease threats

Exhibitors at Balmoral now have to contend with various new disease threats

BLANK 6 May 2026

Livestock exhibitors alive to disease threats

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England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

NEWS 7 March 2026

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

NEWS 5 March 2026

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

NEWS 27 January 2026

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 November 2025

Burger sales fall as chicken surges in food service

Burger sales fall as chicken surges in food service

CEO of consultancy firm Kubi Kaloo, Kristin Hickey, told this week's Bord Bia Food Service seminar that chicken is currently “king” when it comes to the QSR segment.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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