Poultry top stories 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… 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… POULTRYFW Awards 2024: Poultry Farmer of the YearChris Wright of IEC Poultry, Market Drayton, Shropshire, is the 2024 Farmers Weekly Poultry Farmer of the year. A passion for poultry and close attention to detail are two of the… POULTRYBenefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and healthCompound 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… Poultry news 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,… 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).… BroilersSee all 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… 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… 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,… 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).… LayersSee all 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).… POULTRYBenefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and healthCompound 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… LAYERS'Cost-linked' egg contracts launched by Sainsbury'sRetail group Sainsbury’s is promising its egg producers “greater financial security in a volatile market” with the launch of a new producer group and prices linked to the cost of… LAYERSFree-range egg labelling rules eased for bird flu outbreaksEgg producers and packers in England and Scotland will no longer need to change how their eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza, under new measures announced by… 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
