Bird flu detected in three wild birds in NI
Bird flu has been confirmed in a wild goose found near Dungannon in County Tyrone. It is the first wild bird to test positive in Northern Ireland since September 2023. The bird was found near Black Lough and the disease was confirmed on Thursday.
New NI measures introduced following three confirmed bird flu cases
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been introduced in Northern Ireland following three confirmed cases in wild birds in three different counties.
DAERA issues warning after bird flu detected in Tyrone
According to an update from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a wild goose found near Black Lough, Dungannon.
Bird flu case confirmed as protection zone set up
Birds within the protection zone should not be kept outdoors and there should be no movement of birds or eggs within or out of the zone except under licence, according to the coun
CDC Confirms Another Human Bird Flu Case, Bringing Total to 67
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed another human H5N1 avian flu case -- otherwise known as bird flu -- in California on Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67.
New bird flu guidelines amid new Accomack Co. case
The CDC has put out new bird flu guidelines amid a new case announced this week in Accomack County on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in New London County
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock of various birds on Wednesday, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu,
Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials said.
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