Avian Influenza Outbreak in Northern Ireland

A suspect case of notifiable Avian Influenza (HPAI) was reported on Saturday, November 1, at a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy in Co Tyrone. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has initiated disease control measures, including the humane culling of all poultry on the site and the introduction of Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) to mitigate potential disease spread. The Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher, has taken the decision to implement these measures as a precautionary measure.

Key Takeaways:

A suspect case of notifiable Avian Influenza (HPAI) was reported on November 1 at a commercial poultry premises in Co Tyrone.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has initiated disease control measures, including the humane culling of all poultry on the site.
Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) have been introduced to mitigate potential disease spread.
Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher, has emphasized the importance of maintaining excellent levels of biosecurity to prevent disease spread.
Bird owners, including backyard hobbyists and commercial flock keepers, are encouraged to adhere to all biosecurity measures to protect their flocks.
The public is encouraged to report dead waterfowl or gulls, or five or more dead wild birds of other species in the same location, via the Daera dead wild bird online reporting tool.

Statistics:

1 suspect case of notifiable Avian Influenza (HPAI) reported on November 1.
Total poultry population on the affected premises not specified.
Number of Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) introduced not specified.
Percentage of commercial poultry premises affected not specified.

Sources:

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland)
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (Northern Ireland)
Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher