Poultry top stories POULTRYBullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate pricesA global surge in demand for poultrymeat has helped to drive broiler prices up in Europe throughout the summer months. EU broiler prices averaged 277.75 euro cents/kg (234p/kg) in mid-September,… POULTRYBenefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and healthCompound feed should contain everything a bird needs to grow successfully. However, other products – dubbed “nutraceuticals” – can be used to provide a boost to the bird’s nutrition and… POULTRYAvian influenza insurance now closed to new customersOne of the UK’s leading providers of avian influenza insurance cover to UK poultry farmers has closed its books to new customers. From 1 September, NFU Mutual says it will… LAYERS'Cost-linked' egg contracts launched by Sainsbury'sRetail group Sainsbury’s is promising its egg producers “greater financial security in a volatile market” with the launch of a new producer group and prices linked to the cost of… LAYERSFree-range egg labelling rules eased for bird flu outbreaksEgg producers and packers in England and Scotland will no longer need to change how their eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza, under new measures announced by… LAYERSDeadline approaches to register small poultry flocksSmall-scale poultry keepers in Scotland are reminded that they will have to register all their birds on the Scottish Kept Bird Register from the start of next month. Until now,… POULTRYRegen poultry: What scope is there to grow production?Poultry is often cast as the supervillain in debates around sustainable farming – not least when it comes to whether poultry manure is a benefit or a threat to water… Poultry news POULTRYDeadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultrySmall-scale poultrykeepers in England and Wales – including those with just one bird – have two weeks left to register their birds with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha).… POULTRYPoultry business fined £50,000 for faking disease certificatesPoultry farmer Stuart Perkins from Radstock, Somerset, has received a substantial fine at Bath Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to offences under various food hygiene and animal health regulations. The… POULTRYUK poultry flock rebounds in 2024 as egg volumes pick upThere are currently about 40 million laying hens in the UK, according to NFU poultry board chair James Mottershead, up from a low of about 38 million in 2022, but… POULTRYScotland gears up to ban all cages in egg productionA possible ban on colony cage egg production in Scotland will put extra pressure on free-range supplies and result in imports from countries with lower welfare standards, the egg industry… BroilersSee all POULTRYBullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate pricesA global surge in demand for poultrymeat has helped to drive broiler prices up in Europe throughout the summer months. EU broiler prices averaged 277.75 euro cents/kg (234p/kg) in mid-September,… POULTRYDeadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultrySmall-scale poultrykeepers in England and Wales – including those with just one bird – have two weeks left to register their birds with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha).… POULTRYBenefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and healthCompound feed should contain everything a bird needs to grow successfully. However, other products – dubbed “nutraceuticals” – can be used to provide a boost to the bird’s nutrition and… POULTRYRegen poultry: What scope is there to grow production?Poultry is often cast as the supervillain in debates around sustainable farming – not least when it comes to whether poultry manure is a benefit or a threat to water… POULTRYCampaigners seek to block poultry growth in Severn catchmentAnti-broiler farm campaigners have applied for a judicial review of a decision by Shropshire Council to approve the building of four more sheds in the county, warning of potential pollution… POULTRYLawyers seek compensation for pollution in Wye catchmentLaw firm Leigh Day has started the first stage of planned legal action against chicken producer Avara Foods, seeking millions of pounds in compensation for businesses in the River Wye… LayersSee all POULTRYDeadline nears to register all English and Welsh poultrySmall-scale poultrykeepers in England and Wales – including those with just one bird – have two weeks left to register their birds with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha).… POULTRYBenefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and healthCompound feed should contain everything a bird needs to grow successfully. However, other products – dubbed “nutraceuticals” – can be used to provide a boost to the bird’s nutrition and… LAYERS'Cost-linked' egg contracts launched by Sainsbury'sRetail group Sainsbury’s is promising its egg producers “greater financial security in a volatile market” with the launch of a new producer group and prices linked to the cost of… LAYERSFree-range egg labelling rules eased for bird flu outbreaksEgg producers and packers in England and Scotland will no longer need to change how their eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza, under new measures announced by… LAYERSDeadline approaches to register small poultry flocksSmall-scale poultry keepers in Scotland are reminded that they will have to register all their birds on the Scottish Kept Bird Register from the start of next month. Until now,… POULTRYViews sought on egg and poultrymeat marketing rules in WalesThe Welsh government has launched a public consultation on the grace periods in egg and poultrymeat marketing standards legislation for Wales. The consultation, which will close on Monday 9 September,… Other poultry 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… OTHER POULTRYWhy turkeys need managing differently to broilersFactors affecting choice of breed, age at slaughter, and brooding, rearing and disease management all have unique considerations for turkey production. Regarding turkeys simply as big broilers could put a… POULTRYWhy avian flu vaccine rollout would cost £1.5k/shed a monthVaccinating UK poultry flocks for avian influenza has been described as “cost prohibitive” because an EU surveillance requirement for swabbing and testing would set producers back £1,000-£1,500/month for every shed… POULTRY7 tips for making a profit from farm-scale Christmas turkeysAbout 18% of the Christmas turkeys sold to UK consumers are produced on a small scale by farmers independent of the big players. It can generate a good income, often… OTHER POULTRYAvian influenza: First case of the season in Lincs turkeysAn outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of indoor turkeys in south Lincolnshire, marking the first case in a commercial unit since the start of the… Advertisements Poultry hot topics How an organic egg producer eliminated nuisance flies in sheds How poultry unit manages heat stress with misting systems 4 key actions to help manage poultry flocks in hot weather A guide on how to improve water quality on poultry units Advice on efficient and safe drinking water systems for poultry 5 bits of kit every poultry farmer should own
