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The benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry production

Lucerne 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…

POULTRY

Welsh layers to stay 'free-range' after 16 weeks of housing

Welsh 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

Bird flu case confirmed in Yorkshire free-range laying flock

Defra 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…

POULTRY

Labelling rules for free-range poultry to be eased

Outdoor-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…

POULTRY

7 ways to manage poultry litter for optimum performance

Poultry 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…

BROILERS

South Africa reopens for UK chicken post bird flu

The 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…

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POULTRY

Broiler farm planning consent to be reviewed in High Court

Campaigners 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…

POULTRY

NFU Mutual to offer bird flu insurance cover again

NFU 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…

POULTRY

Bullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate prices

A 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,…

POULTRY

Deadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultry

Small-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).…

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POULTRY

The benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry production

Lucerne 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…

POULTRY

Labelling rules for free-range poultry to be eased

Outdoor-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…

POULTRY

7 ways to manage poultry litter for optimum performance

Poultry 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…

BROILERS

South Africa reopens for UK chicken post bird flu

The 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…

POULTRY

Broiler farm planning consent to be reviewed in High Court

Campaigners 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…

POULTRY

Bullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate prices

A 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,…

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Avian influenza found in small commercial flock in Cornwall

Another 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…

POULTRY

The benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry production

Lucerne 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…

POULTRY

Welsh layers to stay 'free-range' after 16 weeks of housing

Welsh 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

Bird flu case confirmed in Yorkshire free-range laying flock

Defra 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…

POULTRY

Deadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultry

Small-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).…

POULTRY

Benefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and health

Compound feed should contain everything a bird needs to grow successfully. However, other products – dubbed “nutraceuticals” – can be used to provide a boost to the bird’s nutrition and…

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POULTRY

Labelling rules for free-range poultry to be eased

Outdoor-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…

LAYERS

High path avian flu case confirmed in Yorkshire

A 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…

POULTRY

Poultry producers win case for greater bird flu compensation

Poultry 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…

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Why turkeys need managing differently to broilers

Factors 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…

POULTRY

Why avian flu vaccine rollout would cost £1.5k/shed a month

Vaccinating 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…

POULTRY

7 tips for making a profit from farm-scale Christmas turkeys

About 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…