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Chicken is leading source of Campylobacter cases in people, new report shows
A report published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that chickens are the source of the majority of…
Health & Welfare
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New research shows how salmonella in chickens could be reduced
Salmonella colonisation in broiler chickens could be tackled by bacteriophage according to new research to be revealed at the Poultry Science…
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British researchers develop new avian influenza vaccine
An improved avian influenza (AI) vaccine has been developed by researchers from The Pirbright Institute. The potential vaccine triggers a…
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Northern Ireland records 30 cases of ILT
There have been thirty cases of ILT reported by Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVP) in Northern Ireland since 4 May to…
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Consumers warned to cook frozen poultry properly by FSA
Consumers have been told by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to read cooking instructions properly and ensure frozen poultry products…
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Producers urged to step up biosecurity after outbreak of ILT
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged poultry farmers and backyard keepers to put strict biosecurity measures in place as the Department of…
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Poultry study points to genes linked to Campylobacter
Research has identified genes in chickens that could offer resistance to harmful bacteria commonly found in poultry and could inform…
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Trial data highlights success of early poultry red mite treatment
A new trial carried out in Belgium by the Experimental Poultry Centre has found that early treatment can reduce poultry…
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Seventeen cases of infectious laryngotracheitis confirmed in Northern Ireland
Seventeen cases of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) have been confirmed in poultry flocks Northern Ireland with 250,000 birds affected. ILT affects…
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Aldi recalls Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons because of the presence of salmonella
Aldi is recalling Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons because salmonella has been detected in the product. The affected products are those…