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French poultry flocks brought indoors as risk of bird flu rises

Europe has experienced its worst bird flu crisis ever this year, with nearly 50 million head of poultry culled. AFP - DIMITAR DILKOFF

French poultry farmers are being made to shelter their birds indoors as the risk of avian flu remains “high” amid fresh outbreaks throughout Europe.

The epidemic, which has hit exceptionally early after a catastrophic 2021-2022 season, has so far seen the slaughter of more than 770,000 ducks, chickens or laying hens since the summer.

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