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Top poultry award to RTA Chairman

Ted Wright wins award2

Red Tractor Chairman Ted Wright has been awarded a top  poultry award  in recognition of his role and extraordinary achievements as a Norfolk leader of the poultry industry.

Ted Wright led the industry response to the first major outbreak of the highly-infectious strain of avian flu which struck the industry five years ago.  His background and extensive knowledge in the turkey production sector was a leading factor on senior levels of policy development and veterinary response plans to the crisis.

Anne McIntosh, MP, Chairman of the environment, food and rural affairs’ select committee, made the presentation at the House of Commons.

Ted Wright led the industry response to the first major outbreak of the highly-infectious strain of avian flu which struck the industry more than two years ago.  His background and extensive knowledge in the turkey production sector was a leading factor on senior levels of policy development and veterinary response plans to the crisis.

Three years ago, he was also made a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Poulterers, which was founded in 1274.

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Posted on 23/12/2011 by Georgina Park