Another suspected occurrence of avian flu in a commercial poultry farm in Northern Ireland has led to the culling of 16,000 birds, reports RTE.
The presence of a highly virulent form of the illness was confirmed by the Agriculture department of Stormont.
There are restrictions in place close to the Pomeroy region in County Tyrone, reports RTE.
According to Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, a recent housing order that was enforced on both sides of the border should be followed by all bird owners.
“This suspected incursion following the recently confirmed case in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, reinforces that we cannot afford to be complacent. It is imperative that all bird owners adhere to stringent biosecurity measures to protect their flock and report any suspicious cases immediately,” reports RTE.
CVO Brian Dooher added: “The current disease control measures have been introduced to limit any potential spread of the disease. I urge all bird keepers, whether commercial or backyard, to maintain high biosecurity standards and fully comply with all requirements that have implemented to control this devastating disease,” reports RTE.
The first instance of avian flu in a commercial flock was found in an egg-laying facility west of Dungannon last weekend.
It destroyed sixty-four thousand birds.
On February 13, the illness was also verified in a captive flock close to Magherafelt, reports RTE.
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