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Blaze kills 16,000 chickens in Carlisle
Around 16,000 chickens have been killed in a fire at a poultry barn in Carlisle, Cumbria. Firefighters said a second shed containing a further 16,000…
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Farmers could cash in on chicken feet exports to China after Brexit, Eustice says
British farmers could gain a financial advantage after Brexit by increasing exports of chicken feet to China, farming minister George Eustice has…
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Poultry section of Balmoral Show cancelled due to concerns over bird flu
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has cancelled the poultry section of the Balmoral Show because of bird flu concerns. There have been two…
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Retailers ditching caged egg increases interest in barn systems
Big Dutchman distributor Newquip says there has been increased interest in the company's barn systems since announcements by most big UK retailers…
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Farm installs lasers to keep poultry chickens safe from avian bird flu
A West Sussex egg farm has not taken any chances with its chickens and the current scare of bird flu, so it is taking advantage of the latest laser…
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55,000 ducks to be culled as Government confirms bird flu in Suffolk
A strain of the Avian Influenza H5N8 virus has been identified on a premises near Redgrave, Suffolk during investigations following a recent nearby…
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Northern Ireland extends avian influenza prevention zone until end of April
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for all poultry and captive birds will remain in force in Northern Ireland until the end of April, it has…
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Millions of UK eggs to temporarily lose their free-range status
Millions of UK free range eggs will temporarily lose their status after hens were forced to spend weeks inside barns as part of the government's…
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Brits put welfare of egg laying hens before meat chickens, says RSPCA Assured
New research reveals a huge double-standard in the way shoppers regard chickens that lay eggs and chickens farmed for their meat. According to a…
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Bird flu found in small flock of chickens in Northumberland
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens at a farm near Haltwhistle, Northumberland. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km…
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