The scourge of avian flu has really become apparent this year right across the continent of Europe.
With the latest news of a turkey farm in Monaghan experiencing an outbreak, the threat to flocks across the nation is evident. In wild birds too the effects on bird communities across the continent has been extensive. Some experts have talked about never -before-seen outbreaks of the virus wiping out entire flocks of birds.
With the effect on food chains of the crisis is evident, with eggs being in short supply and the threat to the Christmas turkey being highlighted in the popular press.
More worryingly though some see this viral outbreak as a sign of things to come. People are advised not to touch dead birds and report any sightings to local agricultural department hotlines.
