Press Releases
Emily Hughes joins Zoetis as Field Service Manager
Emily Hughes has been appointed Field Service Manager for Zoetis, covering both the pig and poultry sectors. Over the past nine years, Emily Hughes has gained extensive experience across the poultry meat and egg industry, having earned a degree in Agri-Food Marketing...
Intestinal Integrity continues to improve for UK broiler flocks
Elanco has published its 2025 Health Tracking System (HTSi) report which shows UK poultry Intestinal Integrity (I2) is following an upward trajectory. Louise Ashworth, Elanco’s strategic services lead and account manager, says the UK broiler industry ended 2024 with...
Poultry workshops highlight new body-condition assessment to promote layer persistency and egg numbers
With demand for eggs increasing, the pressure is on the industry to increase productivity. "This will either be achieved by more birds, or more eggs per bird," said Cargill technical application specialist Luke Barnard at a recent roadshow hosted by the firm. Speaking...
6 Top Tips For Cleaning Out Broiler Farms At The End Of The Cycle
Thorough hygiene at the end of the broiler production cycle is the foundation for a healthy and productive next flock. From dry cleaning, foaming with a detergent, to disinfection – every step matters. This guide highlights the essential steps for an effective farm...
All about egg production – an Insightful visit for McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers
Harry Morley, one of McDonald's Progressive Young Farmers (PYF), has shared his experience of his placement year at The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes). The 2024-25 group of 8 students and McDonald's Agriculture Coordinator Lucy Kitching travelled from across...
Aviagen SweChick Conference Unites Customers for Knowledge Sharing in Sweden
Aviagen® SweChick welcomed 88 poultry professionals from across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to its Annual Customer Conference, held May 27–28 in Skåne, Sweden. The event was a chance to strengthen connections and share practical insights on improving...
Dekalb White Layers Live Up to Their Reputation in Multi-Breed Comparisons at DL & LJ Jones Farms in Powys
When their first flock of Dekalb Whites arrived in September 23, David and Lynda Jones had four different breeds of white and brown layers on the farm - giving them a unique opportunity to compare their performance and behaviours in a “real life experiment”. In...
Hardeman Egg Group acquires Bumble Hole Foods in UK expansion
DUTCH-headquartered Hardeman Egg Group has acquired UK processor Bumble Hole Foods, to expand its presence in the British egg products market and increase supply chain integration. The deal sees Hardeman strengthening its processing footprint amid ongoing shifts in...
Free Cargill layer workshops to promote layer persistency and egg production
Cargill Animal Nutrition UK is hosting a series of layer poultry workshops in July to present new developments and practical management techniques that target improved layer persistency and egg production. These will take place in Norwich, Shrewsbury and Penrith, in...
Cargill Global visits Aviagen operations in Scotland and the Netherlands
From May 17 to 24, a global delegation from Cargill, a valued Ross® customer, visited Aviagen® operations in the Netherlands and Scotland. The delegation included representatives from across Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia. The tour offered a firsthand...