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Small scale poultry keeping has increased dramatically and keepers often view their poultry as pets. However, irrespective of the purpose for which poultry are kept, they are technically farm animals and food-producing animals and this has implications for the use of medicines and disposal after death. Self-assessment questions are included. Last updated May 2020.