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Changes to the regulations for organic animal production have been announced by the United Kingdom government’s Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Defra.
Great Britain modifies organic feed rules for poultry, pigs
To comply with amended regulations on organic production, feeds for young poultry and pigs can contain up to 5% of non-organic proteins — but only for a limited period. Pullets for organic systems can also continue to be reared under non-organic conditions.