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High-path bird flu confirmed in backyard flock in Cornwall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock on a farm in Cornwall, just days after the government raised the bird flu…
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NHS Scotland offers flu vaccine for poultry workers and handlers
NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine this winter to those at risk of exposure to avian influenza, such as poultry workers and bird handlers…
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Defra heightens bird flu risk level following East Yorkshire case
The government has raised the avian influenza risk level in kept poultry following a recent case on a commercial farm in East Yorkshire. All bird…
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Defra confirms bird flu in Yorkshire free range flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a free range flock on a farm in East Yorkshire, making it the first bird flu case of the…
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Wales follows rest of UK with relaxation of bird flu egg label rules
Hens housed inside during an avian influenza outbreak will not lose their free-range status on their egg labels, the Welsh government has announced…
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Campaigners urge council to reject Cranswick's 'US-style megafarm'
Sustainable food campaigners have called out meat producer Cranswick's plans to build a 'US-style megafarm' in Norfolk as 'madness'. Campaigning…
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Campaigners accuse Labour of diluting poultry welfare standards
Campaigners have accused the Labour government of diluting animal welfare standards by changing the law to legalise the carrying of chickens by their…
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UK poultry giant Moy Park posts revenue surge of nearly 11%
UK poultry giant Moy Park has recorded revenue of over £2 billion for 2023, a big increase of nearly 11% on the previous year. Moy Park, which is one…
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Defra raises avian influenza risk level in wild birds to medium
Highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N5 strain has been detected in a number of wild birds in Britain this autumn, Defra has confirmed. This…
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Court of Appeal to hear why fast-growing broilers are 'unlawful'
A legal challenge over the use of fast-growing broiler chickens will return to court later this month after a previous attempt failed. The judicial…
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