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A new player in Bavaria's poultry market is set to begin slaughtering old hens under CO₂ stunning, amidst a shortage of local slaughtering capacity following the closure of the major Buckl slaughterhouse.

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 has been detected in poultry in Lobos, Buenos Aires Province, prompting contingency measures by Senasa and market closures by Paraguay.

Argentina reports a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Lobos, resulting in continued suspension of poultry exports due to sanitary concerns.

Saudi Arabia has banned the import of poultry and eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries due to health concerns.

Two workers were found frozen to death at a chicken factory in Norfolk, leading to guilty pleas from the companies involved regarding health and safety violations.

Argentina has suspended poultry exports due to a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5), impacting vital markets including the EU, China, and Chile.

Argentina has reported a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, leading to a temporary suspension of exports to markets requiring disease-free status.

Argentina has confirmed an avian influenza outbreak at a commercial farm, leading to a temporary halt in poultry product exports.

Marijana Petir, Croatian MP, expresses concerns over the construction of large poultry farms in Sisak-Moslavina County, urging for environmental impact assessments and a sustainable agricultural development model.

The culling of 236,000 chickens infected with avian influenza has started in the Czech village of Kosičky, potentially leading to higher egg prices.

The Brazilian government led by Lula da Silva failed to open the Indian market for poultry and eggs during his delegation's visit to New Delhi, missing a key outcome of the trip.

Bird flu has been detected in Denmark, leading to the culling of 115,000 hens in a farm on the Jutland peninsula.

A case of avian influenza was confirmed in wild birds in Buenos Aires province, prompting health safety recommendations for poultry producers.

In Denmark, 115,000 hens have been euthanized to control the spread of avian influenza.

A flock of 115,000 hens will be culled in Denmark due to an outbreak of bird flu to prevent the spread of the disease.

115,000 laying hens are set to be culled in Zealand, Denmark, after bird flu was found in the flock.

This article discusses initiatives in Benin and Cameroon aimed at addressing the high costs of feeding traditional poultry farming, which is critical to local economies.

Avian flu has been detected in Hradec, leading to the culling of over 230,000 chickens in the area.

Granja Tres Arroyos, Argentina's leading poultry processor, is facing a severe financial crisis with over $7000 million in rejected checks, affecting more than 200 integrated producers in Entre Ríos.

800 pheasants have been euthanized near Holbæk, Denmark, following a confirmed case of bird flu.

Seven employees of the Buckl poultry slaughterhouse in Bavaria face criminal orders as a result of an ongoing animal welfare scandal.

French poultry consumption increased by 3.3% last year, leading to a rise in imports as domestic production could not keep up.

Bishop Vlado Košić of the Sisak Diocese emphasizes the need for caution and transparency regarding large poultry farm projects, advocating for development that respects human dignity and local community futures.

Farmer Percília Cruvinel was pleasantly surprised and moved by her friends and neighbors who organized a 'chicken tea' after her poultry was attacked by dogs.

Iceland has announced a recall of chicken thighs due to potential salmonella contamination.

The first outbreak of bird flu for 2023 has been confirmed in commercial poultry farming in the Hradec Králové Region of Czechia.

A Nigerian lawmaker has facilitated training for over 100 constituents in fish and poultry production to improve agribusiness and food security.

Poultry farmers in Nigeria are requesting urgent intervention from the Federal Government to tackle financial challenges affecting the industry.

The Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia has initiated administrative proceedings against 'Alūksne Bird Farm' for violations of welfare regulations following an inspection triggered by a complaint.

Animal rights group reports allegations of cage confinement of hens at Alūksne Poultry Farm in Latvia.

A hobby flock of about 75 chickens and a few ducks in Tingsted, north of Nykøbing Falster, has been affected by bird flu, prompting authorities to establish protective and surveillance zones to mitigate the spread of the virus.

A hen named Myrtle has laid her first egg, which astonishingly contained a triple yolk, an occurrence that has odds of 1 in 25 million.

The European Union has reopened its market for Argentine poultry meat after a previous ban due to an avian influenza outbreak.

Producers at Granja Tres Arroyos, Argentina's leading poultry company, are warning of massive chicken mortality due to insufficient food supply, despite the company claiming to operate normally.

A residential house and barn in Pudivere village, Põltsamaa municipality burned down Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of several animals and poultry.

Following an investigative report revealing animal welfare issues, Norway has decided to phase out the use of fast-growing chicken hybrids in poultry farming.

Estonia's Agricultural and Food Board is imposing nationwide restrictions on outdoor poultry keeping to prevent the spread of bird flu, as advised by the European Food Safety Authority.

A fire in a bird farm in the Vilkaviškis district resulted in the death of numerous poultry and significant property damage, prompting farmers to seek donations of tools.

Residents of Sisak, Lekenik, Sunja, and Velika Ludina are planning a large protest on February 21 in Zagreb against Ukrainian investors' mega poultry projects in their area.

The Agricultural Poultry Cooperative of Ioannina Pindos actively participated in the Gulfood 2026 food and beverage exhibition in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to international growth and export enhancement.

French retailers have stated that they will not stock meat and poultry products imported under the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite the EU's approval of the deal.

The family of a poultry farmer in Kalpaki is devastated after losing 40,000 chickens to a tornado, leaving them in despair about their livelihood.

A second case of bird flu has been detected in a poultry farm in Lleida, prompting the sacrifice of approximately 9,000 chickens.

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Nottinghamshire, prompting the declaration of a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone, with plans to humanely cull all affected poultry.

Severe weather, including a tornado, caused extensive destruction in Ioannina, resulting in the loss of 40,000 chickens at a poultry farm and damage to local infrastructure.

A tornado in Kalpaki, Ioannina, has completely destroyed a poultry farm housing 30,000 chickens, amid snowfall in the mountainous region.

Higinio Gómez, a poultry seller in Spain, shares his business journey and emphasizes that chicken should never be washed.

The World Organisation for Animal Health reported new outbreaks of bird flu in Israel and India, highlighting ongoing global spread and its impact on poultry and food security.

Poultry farmers are required to update their farms by the end of the year in compliance with a new law banning cage farming.

A fire at a poultry farm in northern Croatia resulted in the death of thousands of chicks and damage to farming equipment.