EXHIBIT 99

6 March 2007


CORUS GROUP plc

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN SHARES


Corus Group plc (the "Company") received  notification on 5 March 2007 from Bear
Stearns  International  Trading  Limited,  stating  that on 1 March  2007,  Bear
Stearns  International  Trading Limited  beneficially owned 28,441,529  ordinary
shares representing an interest of 3.006% of the Company's issued share capital.

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