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South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled 3-2 that the government must compensate poultry farmers for chickens and eggs destroyed on its orders during bird flu outbreaks, valued as healthy birds rather than at zero. The government has until 19 November to seek leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court.
Large compensation claims from the 2017, 2021 and 2023 outbreaks could strain public finances, while fairer payouts may encourage faster outbreak reporting, supporting poultry flock stability and feed demand over time.
fairplaymovement.orgTimNov 4, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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