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Three commercial poultry farms record bird flu cases
The government has confirmed three new cases of avian influenza in commercial poultry on farms in Norfolk and East Yorkshire. In Norfolk, bird flu of…
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Turkeys culled after second bird flu case suspected in Norfolk
A temporary control zone (TCZ) has been put in place around a Norfolk farm suspected of highly pathogenic bird flu following a nearby case. A 3km…
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UK egg producer invests £1m in 'game changing' automation
British egg producer Bird Bros has announced a plan to make its processes more efficient and sustainable by investing £1m in robot automation…
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Poultry feed merger may raise prices for farmers, watchdog warns
The anticipated acquisition of a Norfolk ForFarmers feed mill by poultry giant 2Agriculture could lead to local farmers paying higher prices. This is…
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UK prepares five million vaccine doses in case of bird flu outbreak
The UK government has confirmed it has prepared five million vaccine doses in case of an avian influenza pandemic this winter. The vaccines would be…
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Avian influenza confirmed on Norfolk free range turkey farm
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed on a free range turkey farm in Norfolk, Defra has confirmed. All birds on the infected premises…
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KFC drops pledge to source chicken from slower-growing breeds
Fast food chain KFC has dropped its pledge to improve animal welfare in the UK by sourcing its chicken from slower-growing breeds by 2026. The firm…
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RSPCA Assured pauses new layer welfare standards until May 2025
RSPCA Assured has paused the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens until May next year due to ongoing concerns raised by farmers. The…
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Sales of antibiotics for livestock at lowest level since reporting began
The total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock farming is at the lowest level since reporting began a decade ago, a new report has confirmed…
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Scrupulous biosecurity 'a must' in wake of new bird flu cases
Urgent calls have been made for farmers to tighten biosecurity protocols to protect their flock following the confirmation of two new bird flu cases…
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