DAERA

Investigation underway into third suspected bird flu case in Co. Tyrone

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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) this evening (Tuesday, February 24) confirmed that it is investigating a third suspected case of bird flu in Co. Tyrone. The case was first reported at a commercial poultry premises, near Cookstown, Co Tyrone yesterday (Sunday, February 23). According to DAERA preliminary test results indicate the … Read more

Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI

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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in Northern Ireland are to be culled due to a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu). The department has put in place disease control measures at the site of the suspected case near Dungannon, Co. … Read more