Hey man, and since you're wise to the whole bird flu bollox, I think it might be worth mentioning that they are trying to drum up fear about a disease called 'blue tongue' that affects, amongst other things, cattle.

They somehow are anticipating that 'strong winds' are going to blow European midges over to the UK (and therefore Ireland as well I suppose) and cause an 'epidemic'. Sounds like bullshit from a million miles away man. Wish I could give a link, but can't remember where I picked it up, just thought it was interesting.