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16,000 Birds Culled as Avian Flu Threatens Pomeroy

2/23/2025

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In Pomeroy, Co Tyrone, the looming threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has led to the heartbreaking decision to cull nearly 16,000 birds. To combat this crisis, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has implemented Temporary Control Zones. Officials are calling on bird owners to enforce stringent biosecurity measures to safeguard their flocks.

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Story summary

In Pomeroy, Co Tyrone, the looming threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has led to the heartbreaking decision to cull nearly 16,000 birds. To combat this crisis, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has implemented Temporary Control Zones. Officials are calling on bird owners to enforce stringent biosecurity measures to safeguard their flocks.