TURKEY, geese and chicken farmers preparing for peak Christmas sales have been warned to take every bio-security precaution after a second case of avian flu was confirmed in Ireland. Greatest concern is focused on free range turkeys, geese and chickens as they are most vulnerable to coming in contact with infected wild birds. "You can take measures to protect your poultry from avian influenza by implementing key biosecurity measures." In Northern Ireland, Chief veterinary Officer Robert Huey said commercial poultry farmers should take every possible security precaution to protect their flocks. Dr Huey said strict biosecurity measures were absolutely critical to safeguarding commercial poultry flocks from the dangerous virus strain.​​Online Editors

Source: Irish Independent November 15, 2020 12:11 UTC