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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Christmas turkeys could be in short supply this year due to bird flu surge

The price of turkeys this Christmas is likely to rise as supply chains are diminished - (Getty)

An outbreak of avian flu will put a squeeze on the supply of birds, including turkeys, chickens and ducks, this festive season.

About 50 cases of two strains of avian influenza have been confirmed since the start of October. Industry officials say they expect supplies of poultry to be tight, especially organic and free-range birds, which are more vulnerable to infection, according to The Guardian.

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