Tag: chickens
World’s largest egg exporter to vaccinate chickens against bird flu
The Netherlands, one of the world’s largest egg exporters, wants to start vaccinating millions of chickens against bird flu.
Truck carrying thousands of chickens overturns on Belgian highway
Thousands of chickens have died after a transport truck overturned on a highway in Belgium.
Fire destroys major US egg farm with 6 million chickens
A large fire broke out at one of the biggest egg farms in the United States. Almost 6 million chickens are kept in the building.
Ahold Delhaize promises 100% cage-free eggs by 2032
Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize has announced a new timeline to sell only cage-free eggs in its United States supply chain.
Italy approves first cage-free farming fund in 2026
Italy has approved its first cage-free fund to support the move away from caged animal farming.
Bird flu outbreaks in Netherlands result in killing 270,000 birds
Authorities in the Netherlands report that several bird flu outbreaks in Limburg have led to killing over 270,000 birds in a short time.