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Antibiotic taskforce announces new targets to reduce use in livestock
Targets for further reducing, refining or replacing antibiotic use across the key livestock sectors have been announced. It follows news that sales…
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Fipronil scandal and Brexit pushing demand for British eggs
The fipronil scandal and fears about the effects of Brexit on cross-Channel trade are boosting demand for home-produced eggs for processing. The…
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'Record low': 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in livestock
There has been a 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014, according to new government figures. Sales of…
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2 Sisters head apologises for 'food safety failings' after being grilled by MPs
The head of 2 Sisters Group has apologised for the food safety scandal engulfing the company after being grilled by MPs over food safety failings…
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Fears grow in UK after bird flu cases in Europe
British authorities are increasingly concerned about the possible return of avian influenza following a number of outbreaks in continental Europe…
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Bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter passes first hurdle
An MP's bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter hopes to set out ways in which the UK can do so after Brexit. Former cabinet minister…
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Bird flu risk in UK wild birds increased to medium
The government has increased the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) risk from low to medium for wild birds in UK, but poultry flocks remain…
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2 Sisters boss to be grilled by MPs in all-day inquiry
The owner of 2 Sisters Group is to be scrutinised today at an inquiry into allegations of food safety breaches. So-called "Chicken King" Ranjit Singh…
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Anti-cage campaign against UK's leading egg company gains momentum
An animal rights group has launched an anti-cage campaign against Noble Foods, the United Kingdom's leading egg company. The campaign, which is being…
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Supplier calls on butchers to stock 100% British turkey amid import fears
A turkey supplier has called on butchers to stop selling imported turkey 'butterflies', calling it a threat to the traditional British turkey sector…
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