Bird Flu

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

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

POULTRY 13 December 2025

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

POULTRY 3 December 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

NEWS 25 November 2025

Poultry keepers hit out at the DAERA bird flu response

Poultry keepers hit out at the DAERA bird flu response

Poultry keepers hit out at the DAERA bird flu response

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

NEWS 14 November 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

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 9 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 9 November 2025

Will bird flu stretch the budget?

Will bird flu stretch the budget?

With money so tight that the beef and sheep welfare scheme coffers could not be topped up, will the Government have the money to compensate depopulated poultry farmers?

DEALER 9 November 2025

Bank of Ireland encouraging bird owners to engage amid flu outbreak

Bank of Ireland encouraging bird owners to engage amid flu outbreak

Bank of Ireland pledges ongoing support for the poultry sector.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

A mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect on Monday 10 November to prevent the spread of bird flu.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Bird flu surge triggers biosecurity crackdown in Britain

Bird flu surge triggers biosecurity crackdown in Britain

A housing order is now in place across England due to the increased number of cases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 November 2025

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

Two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Ireland has sparked concern over the availability of turkeys for Christmas.

NEWS 9 November 2025

SPONSORED

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

LOAD MORE STORIES