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France Heatwave: Poultry Mass Death Event
25 Jun
Summary
- Extreme heat caused massive poultry deaths in France.
- Collection services are overwhelmed by the number of birds.
- On-farm burial is being considered in key regions.
France is currently facing a significant crisis as an extreme heatwave has led to the death of hundreds of thousands of poultry. The overwhelming number of bird carcasses has strained carcass collection services to their limit.
In response to this dire situation, agricultural organizations have stated that authorities are contemplating on-farm burial. This measure is being specifically considered for the two major regions in France known for their substantial poultry production, indicating the severity of the impact on the industry.
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