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Chicken Culling, Disposal Raise Concern As Bird Flu Spreads

The spread of bird flu among poultry and dairy farms has heightened some health experts' concerns that the process of killing and disposing...

German Poultry Industry Rejects VAT Increase On Meat Products

The Central Association of the German Poultry Industry (ZDG) has rejected a plan outlined by the government to increase VAT on meat products.

EU To Impose Tariffs On Ukrainian Eggs In Import Curbs

The European Commission will introduce tariffs on Ukrainian egg imports into the European Union within the next two weeks after a previously agre...

Bird Flu Vaccines For Laying Hens Prove Effective In Practice, Dutch Government Says

Bird flu vaccines for laying hens are effective in practice, the Dutch government said, while confirming plans to vaccinate poultry against the virus.

Former Tyson Foods Chicken Farmers Face High Costs Switching To Eggs

Some US farmers who once raised chickens for Tyson Foods to slaughter are shifting to sell eggs after the meatpacker closed six plants.

Brazil Poised To Get EU Nod For More Chicken Exporting Plants, Minister Says

Brazil could soon get approval to sell more meat products to the European Union, the South American nation's Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said this w...

French Foie Gras Back On Menus After Bird Flu Spares Ducks

A jump in foie gras output this winter as France was virtually spared from bird flu that had ravaged flocks in previous years will allow chefs to have enou...

Ukraine Needs Long-Term Plan For Food Exports To EU, Official Says

The European Union must allow Ukrainian food producers access to EU markets long term, rather than just extending measures year by year, leaving them at th...