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New project seeks to 'revolutionise' poultry feed with seaweed
British researchers are seeking to 'revolutionise' poultry feed production by exploring the viability of a highly coveted red seaweed as a…
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Activists launch new attempt to put end to fast-growing broiler chickens
A legal challenge over the use of fast-growing broiler chickens will return to court in April 2024 after a previous attempt failed. The chicken…
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Egg producers urged to participate in Defra's unfair practices review
A government review focused on putting an end to unfair practices in the egg supply chain will soon close for responses, with farmers urged to…
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Rise in UK salmonella cases linked to Polish poultry imports
The public are being told to take care when handling and cooking poultry following a rise in salmonella cases linked to imports from Poland. A Food…
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Farmers reminded of new vet attestation rule rolling out next week
All non-assured livestock farmers must soon be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months when sending animals…
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Experts predict meat production to slow in 2024 as margins remain tight
Meat production growth will slow as margins remain tight in 2024, with farmers and processors needing to adapt to sustain success, according to…
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Devon commercial poultry farm confirms outbreak of bird flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in commercial poultry on a farm in Devon, making it the second bird flu case confirmed this week…
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RSPCA Assured in 'listening mode' amid concern over new hen standards
RSPCA Assured says it is in 'listening mode' with the egg sector following concerns over new standards for its laying hen scheme, published without…
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Defra confirms new bird flu case in Northumberland
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in broiler breeders at a farm near Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland. A 3 km Protection Zone…
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Sunrise Eggs ordered to pay out over £240k after death of teen worker
Sunrise Eggs, a major egg supplier based in Loughborough, has been ordered to pay out over £240,000 after a 19-year-old worker was crushed to death…
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