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Poultry keepers told to be 'extra cautious' as Defra expects more bird flu cases
Strict restrictions have been put in place in part of Dorset following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds. Bird flu has…
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Seventeen wild birds confirmed with bird flu in Dorset
The government has confirmed bird flu in 17 wild birds at Abbottsbury, Dorset – 15 in mute swans, 1 Canada Goose and 1 Potchard Duck. Defra, via the…
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Farmer describes how his 'dream is over' after fox kills 86 percent of hens
A fox has destroyed 86 percent of a free range egg farmer's hens, who has taken to social media to describe how his "dream is over". In a series of…
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NFU holds 'significant concerns' over proposals for increased abstraction charges
Farmers and growers using irrigation are being encouraged by the NFU to respond to the Environment Agency's consultation on its strategic review of…
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New chicken immune cell increases susceptibility to Marek's disease
Scientists have identified a new type of immune cell in chickens that is involved in the development of Marek’s disease. Marek’s disease virus (MDV)…
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St Ewe Free Range Eggs to feature on new BBC farming series
BBC One Daytime series, The Farmers’ Country Showdown, is to return for a second series, with St Ewe Free Range Eggs episode airing on 10th January…
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BASF launches website to show progress of repair work on fire-damaged plant
Chemical giant BASF has created a website to show progress of repair work on its fire-damaged production plant, which has consequently put…
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Defra updates code of practice for welfare of meat chickens
A new statutory code of practice for the welfare of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens is in the making, Defra has confirmed. The government…
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Olympic champion spearheads £1m campaign to promote eggs
An Olympic champion is spearheading a £1m campaign to promote the health benefits of eggs amid soaring sales and growing popularity with young…
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US agri-trade chief hits back at suggestions UK will be flooded with inferior imports
America's agricultural trade chief Ted McKinney was stung by questions about US farming standards as he was quizzed in the UK about possible…
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