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Poultry classes postponed at Balmoral Show due to avian flu 'uncertainty'

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society said the decision has been taken due to the uncertainty of when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted

Chris Brayford
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Daera has placed the whole of Northern Ireland into an avian influenza prevention zone, which means it is a legal requirement for all poultry and other captive birds to be housed or otherwise kept separate from wild birds.
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Daera has placed the whole of Northern Ireland into an avian influenza prevention zone, which means it is a legal requirement for all poultry and other captive birds to be housed or otherwise kept separate from wild birds.

There will be no poultry classes at one of Northern Ireland's showpiece agricultural events due to avian flu restrictions. On Monday (March 23) the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has announced that...

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