Poultry farmers in East Anglia say faster and fairer compensation payments won't make a difference.
Image caption,Mark Gorton, of Traditional Norfolk Poultry near Attleborough, Norfolk, said he has lost 100,000 chickens and turkeys to the virus.
"We need compensation from the moment we notify authorities because this disease is so virulent," he said."It is a very lukewarm attempt to be reasonable," said Ms Mayhew.Image source,Paul Kelly says there is a risk nowhere in Essex will grow Christmas poultry next year The new measures also permitted farmers to slaughter turkeys, geese or ducks earlier in the season, for freezing, ahead of Christmas.
Turkey farmer Paul Kelly, based near Chelmsford, Essex, said however: "Without the vaccine in place, or a good compensation scheme that is fit for purpose, I do not believe that seasonal poultry farmers will grow Christmas poultry next year because you are playing roulette with your farm." Conservative farming minister Mark Spencer said: "We very much appreciate the continued cooperation from the sector as we battle this insidious disease and will continue to keep the situation under close review."