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Lion scheme issues derogation for in lay Salmonella vaccination
18+ hour, 31+ min ago (171+ words) The Lion scheme has issued a derogation allowing the use of Avipro Salmonella Duo as an in lay Salmonella vaccination, following the vaccine receiving a licence for administration during lay as a fourth dose within the Salmonella vaccination programme. BEIC…...
Over 8, 000 visit the British Pig & Poultry Fair
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1121+ words) Demand for eggs and poultry meat is strong and growing, but there are also considerable hurdles to overcome. That was the message from the two day Pig & Poultry Fair earlier this month, where 8, 470 visitors to the Fair heard from expert…...
EU blocks Brazilian poultry imports as antimicrobial rules tighten
1+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) The European Commission confirmed that Brazil will not be authorised to export poultry or other animal-origin products to the EU from 3 September 2026, following a review of compliance with antimicrobial-use rules. The move forms part of Brussels" wider effort to enforce…...
Do not let poultry biosecurity slip this summer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (363+ words) Poultry producers are being urged to use the summer months to strengthen structural biosecurity measures and maintain behavioural protocols. Dr Paul Talling, biosecurity adviser at Livetec Systems, says this period is a valuable opportunity to tackle practical improvements to poultry…...
Poultry industry rallies behind school fundraising challenge
1+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) The poultry sector is stepping up to support children with additional needs at Victoria School, West Midlands, through an ambitious Mount Toubkal fundraising challenge in partnership with the Boparan Charitable Trust. Following a visit to the school, teams from across…...
Challenge and opportunities at the British Pig & Poultry Fair
1+ week, 5+ day ago (545+ words) Demand for eggs and poultry meat is strong and growing according to speakers at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, taking place on 13-14 May. Egg consumption has risen by 20% since 2019, but still remains behind many other countries on a per-capita…...
Poultry producers hit by planning delays as SES criticised over NI approval backlog
2+ week, 5+ day ago (373+ words) Northern Ireland's poultry sector is facing significant disruption due to ongoing delays in the planning system, according to Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart MP, who has raised concerns about the role of Shared Environmental Services (SES) in slowing down development…...
New commercial broiler trial into ammonia abatement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (587+ words) An independent ammonia abatement trial carried out by Charman Ag, in collaboration with Lallemand Animal Nutrition, has demonstrated that targeted microbial interventions can deliver a substantial reduction in ammonia emissions from commercial broiler housing, without the need for capital investment....
Comment: Good stock people are at the heart of every farm
2+ week, 5+ day ago (457+ words) By Hannah Cargill, contract broiler production manager, Avara Foods As we head towards the UK Pig and Poultry Fair this May, it's a timely moment to reflect on where broiler farming stands and where it needs to go next. There's…...
Comment: Our slurry cushions us against global nitrogen prices
2+ week, 5+ day ago (380+ words) poultrynews. co. uk Comment: Our slurry cushions us against global nitrogen prices By Matt Donald, pig & poultry farmer, north Yorkshire Global issues may be increasing fuel prices drastically but so far they have barely impacted cereals too much, a welcome…...