65,000 Birds to Be Culled in Northern Ireland

An avian flu scare in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, has sparked a drastic move to cull around 65,000 birds in a commercial farm. The suspected bird flu outbreak jeopardizes the poultry industry, valued at £600 million in the region. The Department of Agriculture is enforcing disease control and biosecurity measures, transforming nearby areas into control zones. If confirmed, stricter protection and surveillance zones will replace temporary measures. This incident echoes previous outbreaks, notably in wild birds, threatening both local economies and global poultry supplies.