Campylobacter remains the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the UK and worldwide and despite decades of research, the poultry sector is still grappling with…
Month: March 2026
Why pullet muscle and bone development matters Pullet growth and development within the first 22 weeks shapes lifetime productivity. Good conformation, maturity and flock uniformity during…
By Charlie Reeve EU broiler prices have lifted by 1.3% in the past month and stood at 293.75 eurocents a kg in late February. Prices remain…
By Charlie Reeve Heavier birds at point of slaughter continue to drive up total UK poultry meat production, with volumes up year on year. Defra figures…
Poultry producers are being urged to ensure robust contingency measures are in place so they can act quickly if they suspect bird flu in their flock,…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday 5 March) in a major step forward in the fight against the disease. New trials will explore the potential for the latest vaccines…
Britain’s egg sector is at risk, the British Egg Industry Council has warned, if the Government presses ahead with proposals to ban all forms of caged…
2Agriculture has appointed Ali Parker as agricultural relationship manager. Parker has joined the business to “further enhance engagement” with 2Agriculture’s independent grower network. She will take…
Avara Foods has declared that its financial recovery is complete, with the poultry processor now laying the foundations for a return to sustainable profits – despite…
One of the UK’s largest egg producers and packers, Oaklands Farm Eggs, has reported flat turnover but sharply lower profits in its latest financial results, after…