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Defra lowers poultry bird flu risk to 'medium' as cases slow
The government has lowered the risk of avian influenza to kept poultry from 'high' to 'medium' as the frequency of new cases of the disease begins to…
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Biosecurity industry leader Livetec launches new advisory service
With the UK experiencing some of the highest rates of disease since records began - from bird flu already being here to deadly African swine fever at…
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Low pathogenic bird flu case confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway
Low pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway, with farmers and keepers urged to remain vigilant of further cases. Avian…
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Retailer egg prices continue to rise amid ongoing shortages
Egg prices have continued to increase over recent months as supermarkets adjust to ongoing shortages, figures show. A number of major retailers have…
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King Charles praises scientists at APHA's Weybridge site for bird flu work
King Charles will praise scientists and researchers at the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) for their 'remarkable' work in tackling the UK's…
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All poultry keepers to register with Defra under new bird flu plan
All poultry keepers may soon have to officially register their birds as part of efforts to tackle the UK's worst ever outbreak of avian influenza…
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Higher egg price boosts interest in expansion despite challenges
Rising egg prices have led to a growing number of producers looking to expand in recent weeks, despite a series of challenges impacting the sector…
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End of energy support to create 'acute challenge' for poultry sector
The closing of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme at the end of March will create an 'acute challenge' for the poultry and horticulture sectors, farms…
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UK's four farming unions call for energy scheme to be extended
The UK's four farming unions have called for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry scheme (ETII) to be extended to include horticulture and poultry…
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RSPCA to provide evidence to High Court over legality of fast-growing broilers
The RSPCA has announced it will seek to assist the High Court in a potentially landmark judicial review challenging Defra over the legality of…
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