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AWC Opinion on high expansion nitrogen foam for culling poultry

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AWC Opinion on high expansion nitrogen foam for culling poultry

Animal Welfare Committee Opinion on the use of high expansion nitrogen foam delivery systems for depopulation of poultry flocks affected by notifiable disease

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The AWC Opinion reviews the use of high expansion nitrogen foam delivery systems for depopulation of poultry flocks affected by notifiable disease in the UK. It explores the animal welfare and ethical implications of using this method to cull poultry for disease control.

Published 24 May 2024
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