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Annual EggTrack report highlights global progress
In the UK, 64.6 per cent of eggs are now cage-free.
Cage-free egg sourcing continues to rise despite challenges.

Compassion in World Farming's sixth annual EggTrack report has been released, revealing that more companies than ever before have made global commitments towards cafe-free egg production.

The EggTrack report tracks the progress of major food businesses against their cage-free egg commitments, and of the 232 companies featured in the report, 175 have reported progress towards the commitment they made to cage-free production.

Of the companies making progress, a 79.1 per cent average transition to cage-free sourcing was reported.

Highlights from the 2022 EggTrack report include that the demand for cage-free eggs is continuing to increase globally, and that the transition to cage-free production has remained uninterrupted, despite the impact of inflation and avian influenza.

Global director for food business at Compassion, Dr Tracey Jones, celebrated the progress revealed in the report: “Despite difficult economic times, companies are still forging ahead with their cage-free commitments which should be applauded. 

“It's fantastic to see an increase in global commitments from leading companies who are showing a reasonable transition to cage free.”

Advising major companies in their move towards cage-free production, Compassion in World Farming has said that companies must address all egg types in order to achieve 100 per cent cage-free sourcing, including shell eggs, egg products and ingredient eggs.

Companies should also ensure that the cage-free systems they transition into are fit for purpose, and collaborate with suppliers to check that the value chain is on track to fully implement cage-free commitments by expected deadlines.

Dr Jones continued: “EggTrack is an important tool in ensuring this progress continues, helping to drive transition and compliance. But going forward, companies must address all egg categories in their commitments and ensure the cage-free systems they transition into are fit for purpose.

“Cage-free production is a smart investment, as increasing consumer and corporate demand will only accelerate this global trend.”

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.