Poultry International - September 2010

✷ Data on the European pheasant is patchy, yet there is an established trade between a number of markets, particularly the UK, France and Germany.

Pheasant facts

✷ The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust estimates that there around 30-35 million game birds raised each year in the UK. Some 80% are pheasants.

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✷ 40% of pheasants reared in the UK are imported either as eggs or day old chicks from France. 40% of pheasants reared in the UK are imported either as eggs or day old chicks from France.

✷ 80% of birds shot in the UK are exported to the rest of Europe.

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are among the most stressful times of year for pheasants and as a consequence it is at these times that the birds are most vulnerable. Reduction of stress through sound management practices will help reduce the levels of Mycoplasma infection. ◻

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