Thousands of birds are to be culled in County Tyrone after suspected avian flu was reported at a commercial poultry premises.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) was notified about the suspected case at a business in Dungannon on Friday.
Minister Andrew Muir said after further investigation appropriate disease control measures had been put in place, including the “humane culling of all poultry on site”, which is 64,000 birds.
He said it was a “precautionary measure”.
Temporary control zones (TCZ) are also in place to mitigate any further spread of the disease.
Chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher, appealed to all bird owners, both “backyard and commercial”, to take necessary steps to protect flocks.
“This includes ensuring continuous excellent levels of biosecurity and adhering to all the requirements mandated under the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ),” he said.
