The current bird flu outbreak is “the largest ever in these islands”, Daera officials have told Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Committee.. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Avian flu poses a “present” threat in Northern Ireland and will be “more significant” in the months ahead, Edwin Poots has warned. The agriculture minister’
Suspected bird flu identified at NI duck farm Disease control measures have been initiated following suspicion of notifiable Avian Influenza (AI), at a commercial duck
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a move to give greater protection to service animals in Northern Ireland. The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, known
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned reduced labour availability in local pig processing plants has been hitting Northern Ireland pig producers for some time and
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone will come into effect in Northern Ireland from midnight on November 17. Agriculture minister Edwin Poots made the announcement in
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is warning poultry keepers to tighten their biosecurity as the migratory season increases the risk of infection. The comments come