Poultry farmers

The project, led by APHA, will collect and analyse samples from a range of bird and mammal populations to better understand how the virus behaves

Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi, said: "We have been able to hit our 100% cage-free target more than a year early."

Poultry farmers in England and Scotland will no longer have to change how their eggs are labelled during housing orders due to avian influenza, saving farmers from costly labelling requirements

The risk levels are still considered to be too high for gatherings of ducks, geese and swans, which will remain prohibited

A partner in Mathison (Farmers) Leven, East Yorkshire, appeared at Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 31 January, in relation to animal health and food safety offences

It was argued APHA had wrongly interpreted the law underpinning its compensation scheme and failed to properly compensate affected farmers for birds, which were healthy at the point at which it decided they should be culled

The retailer said it is firmly committed to the long-standing relationships they have with their British suppliers, and committed to sourcing 100 per cent fresh British eggs

Over 25 million jobs are at risk due to a feed crisis

Chief vet warns although cases remain low, birdkeepers must remain vigilant

Industry chiefs have urged Defra to consider expanding regional housing measures on a national basis to protect birds from Avian Influenza (AI). By Hannah Binns and Jane Thynne.