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Northern Ireland's Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifted today
The avian influenza prevention zone in Northern Ireland, due to expire today (31 May 2017) will not be renewed, the Department of Agriculture has…
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Brits wasting money on new 'superfoods' when eggs contain most vitamins, nutritionist says
Nutrition experts say that Brits are being seduced by new ‘superfoods’, wrongly believing they are more nutritious than less expensive everyday foods…
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Industry body submits proposal for Europe to protect free range egg status
A plan to allow winter gardens to be used to overcome the 12-week rule in the event of another bird flu crisis has been submitted to the European…
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Encouraging start for poultry sales as avian flu restrictions lifted
Poultry farmers and buyers are back to the market for the first time since the avian flu restrictions came into force across the UK in December last…
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Government confirms eligibility of poultry litter for highest renewable tariff
The energy regulator, Ofgem, has confirmed that Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants run on poultry litter will receive the highest possible tariff…
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CBBC programme shows children learning all about free range eggs
This week’s CBBC programme Show Me What You’re Made Of highlighted free range egg production and gave young audience a wider understanding of where…
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New report highlights eggs as "nature's multivitamin"
New research has concluded that the humble egg’s unique combination of high quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals means it should be…
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Egg producers may quit assurance scheme over plans to enforce aerial perches
Free range egg producers may quit a farm assurance scheme following its decision to press ahead with controversial plans to enforce the use of aerial…
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Lancashire and Cumbria to have strict bird flu measures due to heightened risk
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed measures currently in place to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza will be lifted, but some areas will…
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Second bird flu outbreak confirmed at farm in Lancashire
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a backyard flock near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire. Two outbreaks of bird flu have been reported within…
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