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32,000 birds to be culled after latest suspected case of avian flu

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More than 30,000 birds are to be culled after the latest suspected case of bird flu in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it was investigating a third suspected case of notifiable avian influenza at a commercial poultry premises, near Cookstown, Co Tyrone, which was reported on Sunday. Preliminary … Read more

Several cat deaths reported following bird flu exposure through raw pet food and milk

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in 2 raw pet food products, resulting in several infected cats and one death. According to public health officials, additional cat deaths have been reported following infected raw milk consumption. As of December 24, 2024, more potential cases of H5 bird flu in cats are under investigation.1 … Read more