The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Egg shortages will last past Christmas warn producers as bird flu and costs take toll

Huge numbers of hens are being culled and farmers are leaving the industry

Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022

Berlin zoo unexpectedly closes after bird flu case

Berlin's zoo closed its doors without warning on Friday out of precaution after a case of avian flu was discovered in a wading bird that died earlier this week, it said in a statement.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022

UK egg shortages to last beyond Christmas, industry warns

Supermarkets are rationing sales as poultry industry grapples with spiralling costs and bird flu

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

What is bird flu and can humans catch the Avian virus?

There are lots of different strains of bird flu virus, and most of them don't infect humans - read below for a handy guide on the widespread virus affecting the food industry.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

Swans found dead at Scots nature reserve sparking fears of bird flu outbreak

At least twelve swans have died at Hogganfield Loch, part of Seven Lochs nature park, in Glasgow.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Bird flu warning at Hogganfield Loch as Glasgow City Council remove multiple dead swans from park

12 swans are believed to have died from avian flu so far, prompting an alert to walkers to stay away from sick or dead birds while the council deal with the situation.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

French poultry flocks brought indoors as risk of bird flu rises

French poultry farmers are being made to shelter their birds indoors as the risk of avian flu remains “high” amid fresh outbreaks throughout Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022

Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. 8, 2022. The outbreak is also taking a heavy toll in Canada and Europe.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022

Poultry restriction zones imposed in Co Fermanagh after bird flu cases detected in Monaghan

"The infected premises lies close to the border between Monaghan and Fermanagh."

Belfast Live · Nov 14, 2022

Fears that Christmas turkeys could be affected by bird flu as restriction zones in place

“Everyone needs to be on high alert now in order to protect the industry and ensure confidence food safety within the poultry sector."

Dublin Live · Nov 13, 2022