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SOME of the pressure on egg and poultry producers has eased over recent months after feed costs returned to levels prevailing before the Ukraine conflict. It means that the poultry sector has at least escaped the recent rises in its most significant input cost but...
Disease in broilers can quickly undermine profitability. When a problem arises, understanding investigative protocols can help with swift diagnosis and treatment. Aaron Finucane reports. See also: Complete the Poultry.Network Sustainability Survey Managing...
COBB has named Roy Mutimer as vice president of its EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, effective from 1 May. Mr Mutimer has more than 30 years’ experience in the poultry sector and began his career with the UK Veterinary Investigation Service in 1981 before joining Cobb...
WYNNSTYAY has announced it will combine its poultry feed and pullets offering with Humphrey Feeds & Pullets. The combined poultry operation of both businesses will be branded as Wynnstay Humphrey Feed & Pullets. See also: Farmgate prices improve, but egg...
Vaccination against avian influenza could be a tool in controlling avian influenza in future, alongside good biosecurity, but there are many barriers to overcome before it may be used. One of the most significant barriers is likely to be the cost. “If you carry out...
The shrinking of the UK laying flock has continued into the first quarter of this year, but in more encouraging news, prices paid by packers finally began to make some headway in producers’ favour. Output from UK packing stations reached a new low between...
THE link between intestinal health and sustainable broiler production is the subject of a new whitepaper authored by experts from the Monogastric Science Research Centre at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). The aim of the whitepaper, Intestinal Integrity – a critical...
COMPASSION In World Farming (CIWF) has launched a new annual report tracking how companies are moving towards meeting the requirements of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC). It mirrors the charity’s long-running EggTrack report, which monitors companies’ progress...
FARM businesses can access funded training places for gaining HGV licences. The scheme is part of the government’s extended skills bootcamp scheme and will now offer 1,300 majority-funded places for training HGV drivers to work in agriculture. See also: Broiler...
According to Defra's latest placings figures, broilers numbers were down again in March. That completes a full quarter of declining chick numbers compared with the same period of last year. See also: CIEL report makes avian influenza recommendations The decline in...
FRANCE has become the first European Union member state to place an order for avian influenza vaccine, intending to dose birds from Autumn 2023. The tender for vaccines is subject to final tests having positive outcomes, and further consultation with the French...
IMPROVED communication, earlier detection and continued government support will be needed in the short-term to help farmers tackle bird flu. A new report from the Centre for Innovation in Livestock (CIEL) gives an overview of how avian influenza (AI) is managed in the...