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British Lion code tightens rules

Following the release of the eighth British Lion Code in June, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) have tightened rules around salmonella testing before a new flock is brought onto farm

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 2 min read
British Lion code tightens rules

Speaking at the recent British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) conference at Telford International Centre, deputy chief executive of the BEIC, Gary Ford explained the new rules were there...

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