# Free-range sector hit by bird flu - The Courier

> Poultry farmers in Germany and the Netherlands are the first to reach the 12-week limit for keeping free-range status while birds stay indoors because of disease threat. Denmark, Hungary, France, Sweden and Finland reach their deadlines between February 7 and 22. Producers face relabelling costs and income losses across the EU.

- Date: 2017-02-06 · published 2017-02-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/72518-free-range-sector-hit-by-bird-flu-the-courier
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Lost free-range status lowers egg values and adds costs for European producers. The impact on feed grain markets is minor, though prolonged housing could affect feed demand.

## Sources

- thecourier.co.uk: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/farming/364516/free-range-sector-hit-bird-flu/

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