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Farmers across the UK have been violently struck by Avian Influenza over the past two years. One Scottish farmer has publicly spoken about the financial and emotional impact.

The public has been urged to purchase a whole turkey from local farmers this Christmas on the NFU’s Buy my Turkey Day

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared

Despite the current incidence of Avian Influenza in the UK being lower than this time last year, poultry keepers are still being warned to be on high alert for the disease.

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Having attended the recent G7 chief vets forum in Japan, chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss discussed some of the most difficult animal health challenges facing the farming industry today – including avian influenza, African swine fever and antimicrobial resistance

The pressure of Avian Influenza in the poultry industry has led to discussions about whether vaccination against the disease should be carried out in all flocks.

Head of exotic disease control at Defra, Gordon Hickman said farmers should be wary of the unprecedented scale of Avian Influenza (AI) across the UK.

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

A change in farming system has streamlined the farming business for the Griffiths family, allowing them to place a greater emphasis on efficient forage production and utilisation. Ellie Layton reports.