The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in north Dublin

The outbreak coincides with a larger outbreak in the UK

Dublin Live · Oct 20, 2022

Bird flu symptoms in adults and Defra prevention zones explained

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the UK due to an increase in the number of detections of bird flu in wild birds and on commercial premises

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Netherlands culls a further 300,000 chickens amid bird flu epidemic

The Netherlands is to cull another 300,000 chickens on a farm in the south of the country after the detection of a highly infectious strain of bird flu there, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Bird flu found in poultry at site in Anglesey

Case is first in Wales since 1 October and officials say risks to human health and food safety are very low

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

Bird flu case prompts Omaha zoo to close several exhibits

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium has closed several exhibits and taken other precautions after one of its pelicans died from the bird flu

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022

Martin Mere to remain closed after confirmed case of bird flu

It has been been closed for almost a week already

Liverpool Echo · Oct 13, 2022

Early bird flu outbreak devastates French poultry population

More than 300,000 poultry have been slaughtered in French farms since 1 August to contain an exceptionally early resurgence of bird flu.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2022

Poultry farmers call for birds to be kept inside to combat bird flu

Chicken and egg producers call for housing order for poultry and captive birds to be extended across UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Bird flu Northern Ireland: Suspected case found in Co Down

All poultry and captive birds at the premises must now be kept in secure housing or otherwise kept separate from wild birds

Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022

Martin Mere wetland centre closed over bird flu outbreak with major festival cancelled

The North West Bird Watching Festival 2022 was due to be held on Saturday and Sunday

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022