Bird flu

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

The cow was investigated after avian influenza had previously been confirmed on the dairy farm in one of the cats.

NEWS 27 January 2026

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

POULTRY 13 December 2025

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

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

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

NEWS 25 November 2025

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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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 November 2025

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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