It is the first confirmed discovery of bird flu on the island of Ireland since September 2023.

NI's chief vet is "calling on all flock keepers, including backyard or hobby flocks, to remain vigilant and to act today to reduce the risk to their flocks"

A spokesperson for the agency said: "All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks." The news comes as a number of confirmed and suspected bird flu cases have also been reported in Norfolk.

A third case of bird flu has been confirmed in Norfolk. The government's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) said highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected at a poultry farm in Dereham. Two cases had previously been confirmed 10 miles (16km) away in Watton.

Bird flu has made its way to Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiʻi County and Hawai’i Department of Health reported late Tuesday afternoon that H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.