Heatwave causes death of 8,500 chickens at farm in Pas-de-Calais

A farm in Pas-de-Calais reported the death of 8,500 chickens out of 20,000 due to the heatwave, according to the prefecture.

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The heatwave is affecting poultry farms in the West, overwhelming carcass disposal services.

Breton authorities have exceptionally authorised the burial of carcasses on farms.

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