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Antibiotic useage in poultry industry falls 71 per cent
The poultry sector has published figures showing a 71% reduction in antibiotic usage over a four-year period. The British Poultry Council (BPC) has…
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Cheshire firefighters tackle huge turkey farm blaze thought to be arson
A huge farm fire has hit a Chester turkey coop in the early hours of Tuesday morning (27 June). Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze at…
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Hens providing relief to those suffering mental health issues
Four re-homed hens have been providing relief from the traumas of homelessness, substance abuse and mental health at a centre in Watford. New Hope…
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EU's approach to free range eggs could lead to shortage, sector warns
The egg sector has warned consumers could face a shortage of free range eggs this winter. European egg producers, packers and retailers gave the…
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Eggs improve growth in malnourished children, reports say
Two new studies have concluded that eggs improve growth in malnourished infants and children. These are some of the first studies to look at the role…
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Survey shows further reduction in levels of campylobacter in chicken
The Food Standards Agency has published results from its survey of campylobacter on fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens, showing a reduction of…
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Local residents object to 112,000 capacity egg farm in Cornwall
Local residents in a small Cornish village have branded plans to create a huge free-range egg farm nearby as 'monstrous'. The farm, which will house…
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NFU hosts poultry industry meeting to discuss break-ins by animal rights activists
Poultry industry leaders have met at a summit hosted by the NFU to discuss the problem of farmers being targeted by animal rights protesters. The…
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Bird flu confirmed at a farm near Diss, South Norfolk
H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk today (3 June). The UK’s Deputy Chief…
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EU urged to introduce insect protein feed for pork and poultry industries
The European Commission has officially approved insect protein for aquaculture feed, but an insect protein company has said more must be done to…
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