The HSE has warned the public and their pets to stay away from sick or dead birds following a confirmed second outbreak of the bird flu in a turkey flock in Ireland.
The outbreak has once again been reported in Co Monaghan and impacts HSE's Public Health Area A which also includes North Dublin, Meath, Louth and Cavan. It is particularly important that pet owners do not allow their animals to come in contact with the birds when walking in areas such as beaches.
Dr Keith Ian Quintyne, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Health Protection, HSE Public Health Area A said: “Avian Influenza is a notifiable animal disease, commonly known as bird flu. It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of many species of birds.
