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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danny Halpin

Animal welfare charity takes Government to court over Frankenchickens

An animal welfare charity has taken the Government to court in an effort to end the practice of breeding “Frankenchickens”.

Up to 90% of chickens sold in the UK are reared through intensive selective breeding to favour faster-growing poultry that can be brought to market sooner.

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