Poultry top stories BROILERSHow heat exchangers can benefit both environment and poultryIt makes a lot of sense to reuse heat that is present in poultry housing. Warming up the incoming fresh air to provide the necessary ventilation keeps the internal atmosphere… POULTRYAvian influenza outbreak prompts prevention zoneA fourth case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Norfolk, escalating concerns as the UK prepares for the Christmas season. The latest case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)… BROILERSAppeals judge throws out case against modern broiler rearingThe Court of Appeal in London has dismissed a case brought by animal activists that, had it been successful, could have forced the poultry sector to cease using “fast-growing” broilers… POULTRYAvian influenza strikes turkey farm in NorfolkA new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed on a commercial free-range turkey premises, near Watton in mid-Norfolk – the third case of the current “season” (which… POULTRYAvian influenza found in small commercial flock in CornwallAnother case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found – this time in Cornwall – prompting further warnings to poultry keepers large and small to up their biosecurity. The… POULTRYThe benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry productionLucerne is becoming more commonplace in UK poultry systems because of the benefits the crop provides to the welfare and productivity of flocks. Lucerne bales provide hens with important foraging… POULTRYWelsh layers to stay 'free-range' after 16 weeks of housingWelsh egg producers have welcomed confirmation that labelling rules are to change which will allow hens that are housed for more than 16 weeks during an avian influenza outbreak to… Poultry news POULTRYKFC faces backlash for abandoning Better Chicken CommitmentFast-food chicken outlet KFC has been targeted by animal rights groups after it abandoned its previous pledge to meet the so-called Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) by 2026. The BCC calls… POULTRYBroiler farm planning consent to be reviewed in High CourtCampaigners opposed to the development of new broiler sheds on a Shropshire farm have been given the go-ahead for a judicial review in the High Court. Shropshire Council granted planning… POULTRYNFU Mutual to offer bird flu insurance cover againNFU Mutual has agreed to temporarily re-open its insurance cover for bird flu after a second insurer closed its books to new policyholders, leaving many businesses exposed as the UK… POULTRYBullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate pricesA global surge in demand for poultrymeat has helped to drive broiler prices up in Europe throughout the summer months. EU broiler prices averaged 277.75 euro cents/kg (234p/kg) in mid-September,… BroilersSee all BROILERSHow heat exchangers can benefit both environment and poultryIt makes a lot of sense to reuse heat that is present in poultry housing. Warming up the incoming fresh air to provide the necessary ventilation keeps the internal atmosphere… BROILERSAppeals judge throws out case against modern broiler rearingThe Court of Appeal in London has dismissed a case brought by animal activists that, had it been successful, could have forced the poultry sector to cease using “fast-growing” broilers… POULTRYThe benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry productionLucerne is becoming more commonplace in UK poultry systems because of the benefits the crop provides to the welfare and productivity of flocks. Lucerne bales provide hens with important foraging… POULTRYLabelling rules for free-range poultry to be easedOutdoor-reared poultry that are compulsorily housed during an avian influenza outbreak look set to retain their free-range status, no matter how long they are contained. Currently broilers can only be… POULTRY7 ways to manage poultry litter for optimum performancePoultry are in continuous contact with litter, so it is no surprise that when conditions are poor, birds will not perform to their genetic potential. Sara Perez, veterinary director at… BROILERSSouth Africa reopens for UK chicken post bird fluThe UK has regained market access to South Africa for poultrymeat in a deal which could be worth £160m to the sector over the next five years. South Africa has… LayersSee all BROILERSHow heat exchangers can benefit both environment and poultryIt makes a lot of sense to reuse heat that is present in poultry housing. Warming up the incoming fresh air to provide the necessary ventilation keeps the internal atmosphere… POULTRYAvian influenza found in small commercial flock in CornwallAnother case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found – this time in Cornwall – prompting further warnings to poultry keepers large and small to up their biosecurity. The… POULTRYThe benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry productionLucerne is becoming more commonplace in UK poultry systems because of the benefits the crop provides to the welfare and productivity of flocks. Lucerne bales provide hens with important foraging… POULTRYWelsh layers to stay 'free-range' after 16 weeks of housingWelsh egg producers have welcomed confirmation that labelling rules are to change which will allow hens that are housed for more than 16 weeks during an avian influenza outbreak to… POULTRYBird flu case confirmed in Yorkshire free-range laying flockDefra has confirmed the first case of H5N5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock this “season”, with free-range layers on a farm near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, succumbing… POULTRYDeadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultrySmall-scale poultrykeepers in England and Wales – including those with just one bird – have two weeks left to register their birds with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha).… Other poultry POULTRYLabelling rules for free-range poultry to be easedOutdoor-reared poultry that are compulsorily housed during an avian influenza outbreak look set to retain their free-range status, no matter how long they are contained. Currently broilers can only be… LAYERSHigh path avian flu case confirmed in YorkshireA new case of avian influenza has been identified in a commercial poultry unit near Driffield, Yorkshire. Defra said in a statement: “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed… POULTRYPoultry producers win case for greater bird flu compensationPoultry farmers who have had their flocks slaughtered following an outbreak of avian influenza have been under-compensated and may have a right to further payments. That is the conclusion of… OTHER POULTRYWhy turkeys need managing differently to broilersFactors affecting choice of breed, age at slaughter, and brooding, rearing and disease management all have unique considerations for turkey production. Regarding turkeys simply as big broilers could put a… POULTRYWhy avian flu vaccine rollout would cost £1.5k/shed a monthVaccinating UK poultry flocks for avian influenza has been described as “cost prohibitive” because an EU surveillance requirement for swabbing and testing would set producers back £1,000-£1,500/month for every shed… POULTRY7 tips for making a profit from farm-scale Christmas turkeysAbout 18% of the Christmas turkeys sold to UK consumers are produced on a small scale by farmers independent of the big players. It can generate a good income, often… Advertisements Poultry hot topics How an organic egg producer eliminated nuisance flies in sheds How poultry unit manages heat stress with misting systems 4 key actions to help manage poultry flocks in hot weather A guide on how to improve water quality on poultry units Advice on efficient and safe drinking water systems for poultry 5 bits of kit every poultry farmer should own
