Local farmers across the Shannonside region are being advised to exercise caution following outbreaks of bird flu.
Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.
The Agriculture Minister previously defended his decision not to introduce an immediate housing order for poultry.
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Avian inflenza was detected in a turkey flock earlier this week near Kells in County Meath, following a similar case in Carlow and an outbreak in Cork.
Leitrim IFA Chair, Liam Gilligan has this advice.
