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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

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 24 May 2024

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AWC Opinion on the use of high expansion nitrogen foam for culling poultry

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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