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Beef
Risk from exotic animal diseases higher than ever – Heydon
James Hanly
Minister Martin Heydon was briefing the Cabinet on Tuesday about actions his Department is taking to protect Irish livestock from the threat of a disease outbreak.
27 May 2025 Poultry
Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted
Some of the biosecurity regulations that were mandatory for flock owners included only allowing essential personnel access to the birds and regular disinfection of hard surfaces such as paths.
19 May 2025 Poultry
Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case
A case of highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed on a commercial poultry breeding facility in Brazil last week.
Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has urged that farmer remain cautious about the risk of avian influenza, as he announced that the measures introduced in February would be lifted.
29 April 2025 Poultry
Dairy heifer numbers falling globally
A severe shortage in dairy heifer numbers is looming both in Ireland and overseas writes Aidan Brennan.
16 April 2025 Breeding & health
Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK
The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.
24 March 2025 News
Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet
From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.
12 March 2025 Poultry
Flu vaccine for Manx poultry farmers
The island’s public health body, Manx Care, said the regular flu vaccine is being offered to poultry farmers to avoid them having human flu and bird flu concurrently.
12 March 2025 Dealer
US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production
The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.
1 March 2025 Poultry
Double down on biosecurity - leading poultry vet
St David’s Poultry team specialist poultry vet Aonghus Lane advised farmers to “do the basics and do it as well as you possibly can”.
26 February 2025 News
IFA hosting biosecurity webinar amid bird flu risk
The main speaker for the event is Aonghus Lane of St David's Poultry veterinary practitioners, who will deliver a presentation on the critical importance of biosecurity.
24 February 2025 Poultry
Almost 16,000 birds to be culled in Tyrone due to suspected bird flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable avian influenza in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone.
24 February 2025 Northern Ireland