Bird flu virus is back, should we be worried?
Experts concerned an avian flu variant could ‘jump’ and cause outbreak in humans
Experts concerned an avian flu variant could ‘jump’ and cause outbreak in humans
Minister for Agriculture says Ireland’s exports are based on highest welfare standards
Concerns also raised as just one additional vet inspector hired by department this year
Ban imposed after health warning which noted cases of ‘crayfish plague’ in Ireland
The isolation and slaughter of cattle are still routine responses to outbreaks
Reclassification from ‘negligible risk’ to ‘controlled’ status follows recent BSE case
Case raises questions over how contaminated feed remains in system
Department says first new case of disease for nearly two years was an ‘isolated’ one
Minister says ‘complete picture’ expected in case of Robunt cow found dead on dairy farm
If positive, it will be the first case of BSE in Ireland for two years
Confirmation of Louth case will impact Ireland’s risk status, warns Dr Brian Evans of the World Organisation for Animal Health
As authorities here explore likely causes, US confirms latest case will not impact beef deal
World Organisation for Animal Health thanks Minister for being upfront
More than 1,650 cases of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy detected since 1989
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Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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