Avian Flu: Turkeys in Norfolk Debate
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Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville
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Avian Flu: Turkeys in Norfolk
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
Obviously, we are keen to encourage all small poultry keepers to register. The system is now working well—I have actually done it myself, because I am a small poultry keeper—so I absolutely encourage anyone to do it. It is very simple: it probably took me about a minute and a half. It is very straightforward so, if you have not registered, please do.
Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville (LD)
My Lords, although this outbreak is very small, the noble Baroness will remember that, in the previous serious outbreak in the run-up to Christmas, uninfected turkeys were slaughtered early and kept in large chiller facilities until needed for Christmas. Should this outbreak get more serious, are there plans to repeat that process?
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
As I said, 85% of turkeys that are expected for the Christmas dinner table have already been slaughtered and are available either fresh or frozen, so I do not see that that will be an issue for this year.