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The British Egg Industry Council welcomes the Government’s decision to introduce mandatory housing across England to protect birds from Avian Influenza. While biosecurity standards on farms are already high, temporarily housing free range hens provides an additional layer of protection by reducing the risk of contact with wild birds, which can carry and spread the virus among the bird population.

Free range eggs and bird flu in the UK

There is information on the site explaining what happens in the event that hens have to be temporarily housed. While free range farmers love to see their hens making the most of the range, sometimes it may be necessary for them to be kept inside on government advice for their wellbeing. You can read about some of the steps that farmers take if government vets say they must house their birds for an extended period of time.

For more information on eggs including nutrition information, recipes and food safety advice visit egginfo.co.uk.