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H5N8 strain of bird flu found in Germany prompts 16,000 turkey cull
About 16,000 turkeys have been culled after bird flu of the high risk H5N8 strain was found on another German farm, authorities said on Wednesday (28…
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Bird flu confirmed in wild birds in England and Scotland
The government has confirmed two wild birds in England have tested positive for H5N8 strain of Avian Influenza. The two confirmed findings in dead…
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Bird flu found in dead wild duck in Wales
The Government has confirmed a finding of the H5N8 strain of bird flu in a dead wild duck in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Welsh Chief Veterinary…
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UK set to join list of countries China has banned poultry imports from
China is set to ban imports of poultry from countries where reports of bird flu outbreaks have been reported, according to the agency that oversees…
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Temporary suspension of poultry gatherings following Lincolnshie bird flu case
A temporary suspension on gatherings of some species of birds will apply across England, Scotland and Wales from today following a case of highly…
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Poultry initiative aimed at developing skills in young people deemed a success
A bespoke poultry programme aimed at developing skills and knowledge of young people in one of Britain’s biggest farming sectors, has been hailed a…
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Egg industry leaders welcome decision to implement poultry housing order, but could 'prove problematic'
Egg industry leaders have welcomed a decision to implement a housing order to protect the country from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The…
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Poultry farm incomes fall for second year running - down 16 per cent
Poultry farm incomes fell 16% in the most recent financial year, following on from a 19% decline the year before, according to new statistics. The…
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Bird flu confirmed on turkey farm in Lincolnshire
The government has confirmed a H5N8 strain of avian influenza has affected a commercial turkey unit in near Louth in Lincolnshire. Most birds at the…
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Bird flu found on Dutch farm - 63000 broiler hens culled
Dutch authorities have ordered a cull of 63,000 broiler hens on Tuesday after bird flu was identified at a poultry farm in the northern province of…
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