EU bans imports of breeding chicks from US

THE EU has banned imports of breeding chicks and eggs from the US after the outbreak of a highly contagious form of Avian bird flu was confirmed in Texas.

The ban could result in a shortage of chicken and turkey meat in Europe as two major sources of supply Thailand and the US have now been shut down.

The ban was announced by Health and Consumer Affairs Commissioner David Byrne yesterday, who said it will be in place for at least a month.