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High welfare eggs can carry a greater environmental cost, UK study finds
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (496+ words) The comforting idea that better animal welfare automatically delivers a greener breakfast has been cracked by new research into UK egg production. A study published in Royal Society Open Science found that systems generally regarded as kinder to hens — particularly…...
Cranswick reports strong start as poultry and pork sales increase
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (297+ words) Higher demand for meat products has helped food producer Cranswick begin the year on a positive footing, with poultry and pork delivering the strongest performances. The business reported revenue growth of 5.5% during the 13 weeks to 27 June, driven by an 8.2% rise…...
Scotland lifts avian influenza prevention zone from June 4
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (229+ words) Scotland’s Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be removed from 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday, June 4), after authorities confirmed a continued reduction in the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Scottish Government said the move reflects an improving situation, but warned…...
NFU Scotland president calls on help for beef and pig sector
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (560+ words) NFU Scotland has warned that mounting financial pressure across Scotland’s beef and pig sectors risks undermining domestic food production and accelerating herd decline unless urgent action is taken. The Union says recent falls in cattle prices are threatening the fragile…...
Farmers advised to be wary of being filmed by activists
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (604+ words) Pig and poultry producers have been urged to take control of the narrative. At this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair, farmers, editors and communication specialists came together at the NEC in Birmingham on May 13 and 14 to discuss how the industry…...
New tech, welfare tools and AI to debut at British Pig and Poultry Fair
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (364+ words) Innovation will take centre stage at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair with more than 330 exhibitors showcasing new products and the latest research. Set to take place on May 13 and 14, the event will highlight the latest advancements in farming…...
Avian influenza: Urgent advice for keepers as housing order ends
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra ) will lift the mandatory poultry housing order in England and Wales from April 9, following a drop in avian influenza cases. Keepers have been given seven days’ notice to prepare for birds…...
Plea for action as millions of chicks face death after hatching
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) At Easter time, cute, fuzzy chicks are everywhere. But what most Brits do not realise is that every year, around 45 million of those tiny chicks are killed by the egg industry shortly after hatching, simply because they were born the…...
Egg producers warn welfare reforms could undermine UK industry
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (554+ words) British egg producers are urging MPs to ensure that proposed welfare reforms do not leave the domestic industry at a competitive disadvantage compared with overseas suppliers. Farmers and consumers across the UK have begun writing to their representatives as the…...
Tackling beta-mannans could unlock broiler performance gains
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (488+ words) Broiler producers could improve bird performance and feed efficiency by taking steps to counter anti-nutritional factors linked to beta-mannans in poultry diets. Independent nutritionist Steve Pritchard from The Nut Team said many producers may be overlooking the impact of the…...