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Wales joins England in introducing Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
The Welsh government has taken action to mitigate the risk of bird flu infection by introducing an all Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ)…
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Young people help British egg sales grow for eleventh year running
Retail egg sales are on the march for the eleventh year running, rising by 250m in 2017 to top 6 billion for the first time in more than 40 years…
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New £1m poultry research facility aims to improve bird welfare
A new £1m poultry facility offering specialist and industry-focused research into both laying hen and broiler health, behaviour and productivity has…
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Risk status for commercial poultry raised to medium following new bird flu outbreak
The government has raised its avian influeza risk status for commercial poultry from ‘low’ to ‘medium’ following a new bird flu outbreak in wild…
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Poultry keepers urged to be 'extra vigilant' following AIPZ implementation
Restrictions have been extended across the whole of England after avian influenza was discovered in more wild birds. Last week the UK's Chief Vet…
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Parliament to debate in February the banning of live exports
Parliament is to discuss banning live exports in February, after a petition has gained enough signatories to trigger a debate. As of 19 January, the…
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared after new bird flu outbreak
The government are imposing a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone throughout England after being alerted to a large scale wild bird death…
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Rural affairs committee head criticises 2 Sisters for biscuit gifts
Poultry giant 2 Sisters has been criticised after being accused of sending unsolicited gifts to the committee investigating the recent chicken…
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Fundraising site started to help farmer who lost his hens to fox
The farmer whose business has been ruined by a fox which killed 86 percent of his hens has started an online fundraiser campaign to get his farm back…
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Marks and Spencer commits to improving chicken welfare in new pledge
Retailer Marks and Spencer has committed to improving chicken welfare and has pledged to meet new requirements. New welfare standards for broiler…
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