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Government commitment brings certainty for growers, but comes with the caveat that more must be done to attract UK workers
While media coverage revolves around the Covid-19 pndemic, Europe is struggling with its largest bird flu epidemic ever, the German animal health institute Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut told Germany’s largest news agency, DPA. More importantly, the end of the bird flu epidemic is not yet in sight, according to FLI.
Lockdowns due to spreading viruses are continuing to affect UK poultry and captive bird owners and scientists say the latest research into this year’s avian influenzas shows a different genetic make-up.
Food conglomerates Focus Brands and Groupe Le Duff have pledged to source 100% of their eggs and egg products from cage-free hens and will eliminate the use of battery cages in their supply chains.
The Russian government maintained the 2022 poultry import quota at this year’s level of 364,000 tonnes. Shrinking production and record-breaking domestic demand led to this decision.
Avara Foods has published its third annual Responsible Business report, highlighting its work around bird welfare outcomes, working conditions and sustainability but remains to be convinced by the raft of Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) standards.
Companies in Borneo are now permitted to import frozen whole chicken until February 2022, announced the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries.
Through its Better Chicken Project, Global Animal Partnership has coordinated an independent research study aimed to create a framework for reinventing the modern-day broiler.
Italian researchers have been exploring how to commercially apply the ‘One Welfare’ approach to poultry production. One Welfare serves to highlight the interconnections between animal welfare, human well-being and the environment.
We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a comprehensive summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry this December.
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