Brian Dooher
Brian Dooher is the Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, who has raised alarms about the potential significant impacts of avian influenza on the poultry industry and the economy, urging preventive measures to safeguard public health.
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Daera’s chief veterinary officer, Brian Dooher, warned that the virus is unpredictable and can spread rapidly.
Bluetongue virus detected in cattle in Co Down, control measures in place – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-30
Chief veterinary officer Brian Dooher introduced disease control measures following the identification of clinical signs of avian influenza.
Minister for Agriculture urges vigilance after suspected case of bird flu identified in Co Tyrone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05Brian Dooher described Vanessa Whyte as a highly respected member of the Daera veterinary services.
Fermanagh shooting suspect dies in hospital – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Brian Dooher said Ms Whyte was a 'highly respected member' of the veterinary services.
Crowds expected at vigil for mother and children killed in shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher, stated that disease control measures have been introduced to limit the spread of the disease.
Almost 16,000 birds to be slaughtered after second outbreak in Tyrone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23Brian Dooher, the North’s chief veterinary officer, discussed the importance of biosecurity in preventing the spread of avian flu.
Over 60,000 birds to be slaughtered after suspected avian flu case detected in Co Tyrone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher, warned avian flu would have a 'significant and devastating impact on our poultry industry'.
Poultry must be kept indoors from next Monday amid an ‘increased risk’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12