Tag: bird flu
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Bird Flu Shuts Fota Wildlife Park as H5N1 Confirmed in Ireland
Avian Influenza Confirmed at Fota Wildlife Park A confirmed case of avian influenza has led to the temporary closure of Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, Ireland, until further notice. The positive results pertain to three dead geese and a fourth sick goose that were part of a flock of 20 birds residing at the…
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Bird Flu Detected in Captive Birds at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
Summary of the Fota outbreak Samples taken from captive birds that died at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork have tested positive for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture confirmed. Preliminary results indicate the H5N1 strain, with further testing planned to determine the virus’s pathogenicity and the appropriate response. This marks a significant development for Ireland’s…
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Bird Flu Detected in Captive Birds at Fota Wildlife Park: What It Means for Ireland
Overview of the Fota Bird Flu Finding New details have emerged about avian influenza cases at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, where samples from several captive birds that died at the park tested positive for avian influenza, specifically the H5N1 strain. The discovery follows a report from a park veterinarian to the Department of Agriculture,…
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Bird Flu at Fota Wildlife Park: Positive H5N1 Results Confirmed
Overview: Bird Flu Detected in Captive Birds at Fota Wildlife Park Samples from captive birds that died at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork have tested positive for avian influenza, with preliminary results indicating the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. The findings underscore ongoing concerns about avian influenza in Ireland, affecting both wildlife and people who work…
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Bird flu alert: Fota Wildlife Park closes for two days amid avian influenza concern
Fota Wildlife Park closes amid suspected avian influenza Fota Wildlife Park in East Cork has shut its gates to the public for two days due to suspected cases of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The park announced that public access will be suspended on Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, with plans…
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Bird flu at Fota Wildlife Park forces two-day closure
Summary of the closure Fota Wildlife Park in East Cork has temporarily closed to the public for two days due to suspected avian influenza, or bird flu. The park announced that public access would be suspended on Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, with plans to reopen on Thursday, pending any new guidance from…
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Bird Flu Shuts Fota Wildlife Park for Two Days
Two-Day Closure at Fota Wildlife Park Over Suspected Avian influenza Fota Wildlife Park in East Cork has temporarily closed to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday due to suspected avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The park announced that it would not reopen until Thursday as authorities investigated the potential outbreak. The precautionary measure…
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Fota Wildlife Park to Close Temporarily Over Suspected Bird Flu in Cork
Fota Wildlife Park Announces Temporary Closure Amid Suspected Bird Flu Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork is closing for two days as a precautionary response to a suspected avian influenza (bird flu) incident. The park, a long-standing conservation and education facility near Belvelly, will shut on Tuesday and Wednesday while authorities carry out tests on…
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Fota Wildlife Park in Cork to Close Over Suspected Avian Flu
Fota Wildlife Park Enacts Temporary Closure Amid Suspected Avian Flu Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork has announced a temporary closure on Tuesday and Wednesday as a precautionary measure after a suspected outbreak of avian influenza. The decision, taken by park authorities in consultation with veterinary experts, aims to protect both the park’s captive birds…
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Suspected NI bird flu outbreak devastates business owner and industry
Overview: Suspected avian influenza triggers cull and controls in Northern Ireland The discovery of a suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh, Co Tyrone, has been described as devastating by Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister. A cull of 23,000 birds began, while authorities put temporary control zones in place…