Bird flu cases in Northern Ireland spur setting up of prevention zone – The Irish Times

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be implemented in Northern Ireland following confirmed cases of bird flu in wild birds in various locations. The AIPZ will require all bird-keepers to adhere to strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir emphasized the importance of protecting the poultry industry, valued at over £600 million, and urged flock-keepers to take immediate action to reduce the risk of avian influenza entering the poultry flock.

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