Bird flu: Poultry farmers in Cork have expressed fears the disease could spread to their flocks, with farmers rearing free-range turkeys for Christmas particularly concerned. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty
Satellite tracking of wild bird flocks, colour-coded alert systems and localised rapid-reaction protocols may all need to be deployed to deal with the recurring threat of avian flu, an expert has said.
Dr Gerald Barry, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at University College Dublin, said vaccination should also be considered and, as a priority, more research int
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