As poultry farmers increasingly adopt more sustainable diets, managing the impact of β-mannans remains important for protecting bird health and performance and reducing the carbon footprint…
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With respect to avian influenza (AI) the statistics still maintain that the summertime is the lowest risk period for disease outbreaks. Indeed, this summer is looking particularly low risk as the last outbreaks were in mid-April and since then there has only been a handful of infected dead wild birds collected.…
The UK egg sector has made significant progress in Salmonella control, supported by producers, packers, vets, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC), Lion Code standards and…
Livetec is returning to the British Pig and Poultry Fair 2026, bringing biosecurity to life in a way that’s interactive, practical, and impossible to ignore. Visit…
Trial update from previous report Nov 24 on “Aviance weight and performance in the peak lay period of Free-range egg layers?” Almost a year ago we…
As some of the broiler industry adopt lower stocking densities, the risk of disease, particularly coccidiosis, may be underestimated. Continuous proven coccidiosis control is crucial to…
At a major chicken industry conference in Bristol, delegates heard how to get ahead in challenging times. Michael Barker reports. Environmental sustainability, the rise of the…
Chloe Ryan spoke to John Reed, agriculture director at Avara Foods, about a new plan developed by the company to improve water quality in the River…
For Essex-based egg producers D A Clough & Son, consistency is key for performance and productivity. What started off as a hobby for Donald Clough in…
A strong gut microbiome is important for poultry health. Now an artificial intelligence tool is aiming to fine tune performance even further. The gut microbiome is…