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Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in Dorset
Bird flu has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Dorset, prompting the implementation of a 3km controlled zone to help contain the outbreak. Highly…
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Farmers told to act now as unusually dry spring threatens feed supplies
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to assess their feed needs and make contingency plans as unusually dry spring weather puts pressure on grass…
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Poultry housing order across England to be lifted
The mandatory housing order for poultry and captive birds across England will be gradually lifted starting from this week, the government has said…
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Iceland abandons its 2025 cage-free egg commitment
Iceland has abandoned its 2025 cage-free egg commitment, becoming the first among major UK retailers to do so. The supermarket chain had committed in…
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Housing order for poultry to be lifted in Northern Ireland
The compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds across Northern Ireland will be lifted at noon on Saturday 10 May, the government has…
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MPs urge fast-track for gene editing as bird flu pandemic fears grow
A cross-party group of MPs and peers is urging the government to fast-track gene editing legislation for farmed animals amid rising global bird flu…
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Nationwide prosecutions following egg fraud crack down
A series of prosecutions have taken place across England following investigations into the unlawful re-packing of eggs with falsified 'best before'…
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Campaigners take council to High Court over poultry farm expansion
River campaigners have launched a legal challenge in the High Court against Shropshire Council, seeking to prevent the expansion of a poultry farm in…
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Experts slam US Health Secretary's proposal to deliberately spread bird flu
A controversial bird flu proposal by the US's Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked widespread criticism from scientific and…
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Key barriers outlined to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chickens
New research highlights the key barriers to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chicken production, including economic costs, environmental…
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