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Genetic insights could help tackle Campylobacter
Scientists have identified regions in the genetic makeup of chickens that are linked to resistance to Campylobacter, the leading bacterial…
Health & Welfare
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Opinion: A vet’s view on avian flu
By Alex Royden, BVSc MRes MSc PhD MRCVS, Poultry Health Services Alex Royden is lead vet for the northwest practices…
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H5N8 avian influenza confirmed in commercial flock in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, has confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N8 has been…
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Kent cutting plant ordered to pay more than £9,000 for hygiene offences
A Kent cutting plant and cold store business which admitted responsibility for hygiene offences has been ordered to pay a…
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New case of avian influenza in England
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire on 18…
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Three further cases of avian influenza confirmed in England
Three new cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in England over the weekend. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 has…
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Banham Poultry facing Environment Agency investigation over plant odours
Norfolk poultry integrator Banham Poultry is being investigated by the Environment Agency over ongoing odour issues from its processing plant…
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across UK, as housing order comes into force.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The AIPZ means…
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Avian influenza found at two turkey sites in Norfolk
Nine cases of avian influenza in poultry or other captive birds have now been confirmed, including two new cases in…
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H5N8 strain avian influenza confirmed on turkey farm in North Yorkshire
Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain was confirmed at a turkey fattening premises near Northallerton on Saturday 28 November. All…