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Bird flu confirmed at turkey farm near Boston, Lincolnshire
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu at a premises near Boston, Lincolnshire. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu…
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Bird flu confirmed in flock of farmed pheasants in Lancashire
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of farmed pheasants at a premises in Preston, Lancashire. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer…
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European leaders vow to take action to stop egg producers losing their free range status
European Union leaders are being asked to take action to prevent free range egg producers from losing their free range status if they are forced to…
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'Benefits could be huge': Sprouted seeds can make hens lay more eggs, farmers' group suggests
A farmers' field lab has suggested that including sprouted seeds in hens ration meant they could produce the same number of eggs with less dry…
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Free range eggs set to disappear from supermarket shelves around Europe
Free range eggs could be completely wiped from supermarket shelves if the Government's current housing order is extended beyond the end of February…
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Government confirms bird flu in flock of turkeys at farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
The Government has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has…
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Big spike in bird flu cases raises concerns at World Organisation for Animal Health
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has expressed concern about a big spike in highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe. The number of…
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Abandoned chickens round up after running around quiet Essex neighbourhood
RSPCA officers were called to the rescue after residents of a quiet Essex cul-de-sac discovered four chickens running loose around their estate. The…
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Expect more cases of bird flu, says Welsh rural secretary
More cases of avian flu in poultry could be expected in the coming weeks according to Wales' rural affairs secretary Lesley Griffiths. The Government…
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'Bird flu not Brexit': UK egg prices set to rise as production falls in EU
Shoppers could soon have to pay an extra six percent on eggs - and it has nothing to do with Brexit. The wholesale prices for eggs has risen in…
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