On 3rd January 2014 the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) notified to the Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza virusΒ (H5N1). The outbreak started on 27th December 2013 in the village of Yijue, Guizhou, where 8.500 birds died and 23.067 chickens were culled to prevent the disease from spreading. The outbreak … Continue reading Bird flu outbreaks in China
Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling
Question for written answer E-001661/13 to the Commission Lucas Hartong (NI) (18 February 2013) Subject: Labelling of halal chicken It was revealed today (1) that the majority of Dutch chicken fillets come from birds slaughtered in a halal manner, i.e. without stunning, even when this is not mentioned on the packaging. I quote: βTo make … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Halal Chicken Labelling
