Tag Archive for PRO> Avian influenza (28): Ireland (TY) HPAI H5N6, wild birds
PRO> Avian influenza (28): Ireland (TY) HPAI H5N6, wild birds
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- IrelandA white-tailed sea eagle found dead in Co Tipperary was carrying the only case detected in Ireland so far of a highly infectious strain of bird flu, it has been confirmed.The Department of Agriculture said on [Fri 9 Feb 2018] that tests had shown the type of avian flu found in the dead bird was a "highly pathogenic" strain previously confirmed in Britain and mainland Europe.Farmers were warned to take precautions after the eagle was found dead on [Wed 31 Jan 2018] but Read more [...]
