The H5N1 – bird flu- outbreak in April 2008 (Zhang, J. et al 2010) would be the most likely culprit of the reduction of importation from the US to the UK. Leading to the trade policy for Poultry and poultry products – referring to (Commission Regulation (EC) No 798/2008), enforces very specific conditions for imports of poultry, hatching eggs and day-old chicks including rigorous testing, veterinary certification, and strict importation regulations.

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