In the UK, free-range eggs will no longer be available for the consumers as birds have not been allowed outdoors since November due to fears of avain flu outbreaks.
Henceforth, eggs that are sold in shops will have to carry a sticker or a label that says "barn eggs". The name is given to eggs that are produced by hens who are permanently housed indoors.
The government officials have called it as the “largest ever outbreak of avian flu” this winter, with more than 80 reported outbreaks in England.
As a result of which, the UK government has ordered to keep the birds that are reared for meat and eggs, indoors since November to reduce the risk of outbreaks.
Because the eggs have been kept indoors for the longer time, they can now no longer be labelled as free-range.
Farmers hoped that the Government will lift the housing order but after new avian flu outbreaks, officials have decide to keep the order in place.
