Poultry top stories POULTRYAdvice on protecting flocks from Newcastle disease virusIt was in 2006 when Great Britain last had an outbreak of Newcastle disease. With cases now confirmed in western Europe, it is possible that this highly contagious avian virus… LIVESTOCKStarter crumb v mini pellet: Which is best for chicks?Early feed intake is vital to get birds off to a good start – in those crucial first seven days, good nutrition underpins musculoskeletal development and the growth of internal… LIVESTOCKWhy rearing organic poultry is good fit for dairy farmGrowth in retail sales of organic poultrymeat could present new revenue opportunities for UK farmers. In both volume and value, the market for organic food is increasing year on year,… LIVESTOCKPoultry housing order to be lifted in England and WalesFree-range poultry producers are being urged to start preparing now for their birds’ impending return to the big outdoors, with Defra signalling an end to the mandatory housing order in… LIVESTOCKHow drying poultry manure can deliver for the bottom lineChicken manure does not always receive the best press – blamed to varying degrees for water pollution, obnoxious smells and general unpleasantness. But for north-east egg producer and regenerative arable… POULTRYShell Shocked report reveals growing threat of imported eggsPressure is growing on the UK government to tighten controls on imported eggs, as industry leaders raise concerns over food safety, animal welfare and the future of domestic production. A… POULTRY4 year-round biosecurity focus areas to combat bird flu riskPoultry farmers can enhance year-round biosecurity to prevent avian influenza by focusing on vermin control, water management and human activity. Wild waterfowl such as geese, swans and ducks, are the… LIVESTOCKWhy rearing organic poultry is good fit for dairy farmGrowth in retail sales of organic poultrymeat could present new revenue opportunities for UK farmers. In both volume and value, the market for organic food is increasing year on year,… LIVESTOCKPoultry housing order to be lifted in England and WalesFree-range poultry producers are being urged to start preparing now for their birds’ impending return to the big outdoors, with Defra signalling an end to the mandatory housing order in… LIVESTOCKHow drying poultry manure can deliver for the bottom lineChicken manure does not always receive the best press – blamed to varying degrees for water pollution, obnoxious smells and general unpleasantness. But for north-east egg producer and regenerative arable… POULTRYShell Shocked report reveals growing threat of imported eggsPressure is growing on the UK government to tighten controls on imported eggs, as industry leaders raise concerns over food safety, animal welfare and the future of domestic production. A… POULTRY4 year-round biosecurity focus areas to combat bird flu riskPoultry farmers can enhance year-round biosecurity to prevent avian influenza by focusing on vermin control, water management and human activity. Wild waterfowl such as geese, swans and ducks, are the… LAYERSWhy egg producer includes humic acid in layer rationsThe latest cycle of hens at Glanalders in Radnorshire produced 14 eggs a bird more than the breed average, worth an additional revenue of £37,300 across the flock of Burford… HEALTH AND WELFARENewcastle disease risk to UK poultry raised as disease spreadsVeterinary experts at Defra have raised the risk status for Newcastle disease in poultry from “low” to “medium” as the disease continues to spread in continental Europe. Newcastle disease is… Poultry news POULTRYPoultry housing order to be lifted in Northern IrelandFree-range poultry producers in Northern Ireland will be able to let their birds out on the range from next Tuesday (5 May), when the mandatory housing order is officially lifted.… POULTRYAldi invests £1bn in British egg sectorDiscount supermarket Aldi has announced a £1.1bn investment in British egg production over the next five years, as it looks to strengthen supply chains and provide greater certainty for UK… POULTRYDefra defends poultry stats amid claims 25m birds 'missing'Defra has played down claims that its records of the UK poultry population are “misleading and inaccurate”, insisting its numbers are fit for purpose. The claims are made in a… HEALTH AND WELFAREHatchery salmonella outbreak raises supply concernsAn outbreak of Group B salmonella at a poultry hatchery near Peterborough has prompted restrictions and raised concerns over chick supply to farms. The outbreak involves chicks hatched on 26… BroilersSee all LIVESTOCKStarter crumb v mini pellet: Which is best for chicks?Early feed intake is vital to get birds off to a good start – in those crucial first seven days, good nutrition underpins musculoskeletal development and the growth of internal… POULTRYDefra defends poultry stats amid claims 25m birds 'missing'Defra has played down claims that its records of the UK poultry population are “misleading and inaccurate”, insisting its numbers are fit for purpose. The claims are made in a… LIVESTOCKWhy rearing organic poultry is good fit for dairy farmGrowth in retail sales of organic poultrymeat could present new revenue opportunities for UK farmers. In both volume and value, the market for organic food is increasing year on year,… LIVESTOCKPoultry housing order to be lifted in England and WalesFree-range poultry producers are being urged to start preparing now for their birds’ impending return to the big outdoors, with Defra signalling an end to the mandatory housing order in… POULTRYPoultry housing underinvestment threatens food securityPoultry housing in the UK needs urgent upgrades and investment if producers are going to meet animal welfare and environmental commitments, according to a recent NFU poultry shed survey. The… BROILERSHow litter can be treated on-farm to heat broiler shedsNew technology is offering a novel solution to the environmental and financial challenges associated with manure produced by intensive broiler units. Poultry litter is blamed for polluting rivers and waterways… LayersSee all POULTRYDefra defends poultry stats amid claims 25m birds 'missing'Defra has played down claims that its records of the UK poultry population are “misleading and inaccurate”, insisting its numbers are fit for purpose. The claims are made in a… LIVESTOCKPoultry housing order to be lifted in England and WalesFree-range poultry producers are being urged to start preparing now for their birds’ impending return to the big outdoors, with Defra signalling an end to the mandatory housing order in… LIVESTOCKHow drying poultry manure can deliver for the bottom lineChicken manure does not always receive the best press – blamed to varying degrees for water pollution, obnoxious smells and general unpleasantness. But for north-east egg producer and regenerative arable… POULTRYShell Shocked report reveals growing threat of imported eggsPressure is growing on the UK government to tighten controls on imported eggs, as industry leaders raise concerns over food safety, animal welfare and the future of domestic production. A… LAYERSWhy egg producer includes humic acid in layer rationsThe latest cycle of hens at Glanalders in Radnorshire produced 14 eggs a bird more than the breed average, worth an additional revenue of £37,300 across the flock of Burford… POULTRYEgg sector in big push to oppose impending cage banThe UK egg sector is mounting a major push to resist government plans to phase out enriched cage systems for laying hens, pullets and breeder layers. The ongoing Defra-led consultation,… Other poultry POULTRYDefra defends poultry stats amid claims 25m birds 'missing'Defra has played down claims that its records of the UK poultry population are “misleading and inaccurate”, insisting its numbers are fit for purpose. The claims are made in a… LIVESTOCKPoultry housing order to be lifted in England and WalesFree-range poultry producers are being urged to start preparing now for their birds’ impending return to the big outdoors, with Defra signalling an end to the mandatory housing order in… POULTRYBenefits of premium turkey contract for beef and sheep farmGrowing turkeys is allowing a Powys farm to earn an additional income stream from its beef and sheep sheds at a time of the year when they would otherwise have… POULTRYLabelling rules for free-range poultry to be easedOutdoor-reared poultry that are compulsorily housed during an avian influenza outbreak look set to retain their free-range status, no matter how long they are contained. Currently broilers can only be… LAYERSHigh path avian flu case confirmed in YorkshireA new case of avian influenza has been identified in a commercial poultry unit near Driffield, Yorkshire. Defra said in a statement: “Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed… POULTRYPoultry producers win case for greater bird flu compensationPoultry farmers who have had their flocks slaughtered following an outbreak of avian influenza have been under-compensated and may have a right to further payments. That is the conclusion of… Advertisements Poultry hot topics The benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry production Regen poultry: What scope is there to grow production? 4 tips for effective cleaning between free-range flocks 8 management tips to help prevent severe feather pecking A poultrykeeper's guide to spotting and controlling blackhead Advice on using water vaccination for broilers and layers
