Ireland: Outbreak of avian flu (not H5N1) in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork

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Source: http://www.independent.ie/national-...nt-flock-near-clonakilty-co-cork-3066958.html

Outbreak of bird flu in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork
By Independent.ie reporters
Friday March 30 2012

THE Department of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of avian flu in a small flock of pheasants near Clonakilty, Co Cork..

Preliminary results show the H5 strain is not the most pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus with further tests being carried out.

As a precautionary measure, the 100 birds on the affected premises are being slaughtered.

And in line with EU regulations, a 1km temporary restriction zone has been put in place around the premises...

 

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Re: Ireland: Outbreak of bird flu (not H5N1) in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork

Re: Ireland: Outbreak of bird flu (not H5N1) in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork

Source: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/...irmed-in-west-cork-pheasant-flock-545591.html

Bird 'flu outbreak confirmed in west Cork pheasant flock
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30/03/2012 - 14:18:50
The Department of Agriculture has said that it is dealing with an outbreak of avian influenza in pheasants in west Cork...


...The preliminary test results show that whilst it is what is called the H5 strain, it is not the most pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus...

 

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Re: Ireland: Outbreak of bird flu (not H5N1) in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork

Re: Ireland: Outbreak of bird flu (not H5N1) in pheasant flock near Clonakilty, Co Cork

Cork avian flu strain was not H5N1


The Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine says that there is no risk to public health as a result.

Laboratory tests from a broiler flock in the same area tested negative for avian flu, indicating that the virus has not spread.

Further test results relating to pheasants found in the Barryroe area of west Cork will be available in the coming days.

The birds there originated from the same flock as those in Clonakilty.

All the birds have been slaughtered.

The 1km temporary restriction zone will remain around the gun club in Barryroe while the further test results are awaited.

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http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0402/test-results-due-on-co-cork-avian-flu-cases.html