Many Australians have moved away from purchasing cage-produced eggs. And half the eggs sold in Australian shops are free range, however for economic reasons, commercial operators including restaurants and bakeries tend to purchase cage-produced eggs. Poultry veterinarian Dr Rod Jenner – who has worked with Egg Farmers of Australia – said public perception of the…
AI globally from September to December 2021 Between September 16 and December 8, 2021, the European Centre for Disease Provention and Control reported that 867 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detections were reported in 27 European Union, European Economic Area countries and the UK, in poultry – 316, in wild – 523, and in captive…
A more diverse poultry industry could help ease supply chain issues and reduce cost pressures on chicken growers, farmers believe. According to growers and industry representatives, a few major processors dominating the chicken processing industry have contributed to the supermarket shortages across Australia. A claim rejected by those processors, who are of the opinion that…
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