BFREPA response to the AI outbreak at Wem in North Shropshire.

Published on : 21 Jan 2025

Gary Ford, Head of Strategy and Producer Engagement at BFREPA commented:

"The outbreak at arguably the country’s biggest laying sites was devastating – especially for the Griffiths family, but also for so many associated businesses, including feed suppliers, pullet rearers, end of lay hen processors, and hauliers.

“Our thoughts are with the Griffiths family and their staff, For the wider industry this will have long term consequences.

“The site at Wem processes about half the UK’s barn egg production. It will have a very significant impact.”