Poultry top stories POULTRYBird housing order to be lifted in EnglandMandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds across England, some of which have been in place since December 2024, are set to be lifted from Thursday (15 May) over… LAYERSWhat new RSPCA Assured layer standards mean for farmersProviding a minimum of 3% natural daylight in housing could cost free-range and barn-egg producers at least £1 a bird. Other requirements within the new RSPCA Assured welfare standards require… POULTRYBird housing order to be lifted in Northern IrelandCompulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds across Northern Ireland are set to be lifted this coming Saturday (10 May), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera)… POULTRYWhat it takes to join the Ross 450 club for broiler growersAsk broiler grower and consultant Chris Wright, Farmers Weekly‘s Poultry Farmer of the Year, what gives him the most satisfaction working in the poultry sector. He will freely admit it… POULTRYTips on ensuring poultry biosecurity measures are effectiveThe avian influenza virus always makes its way into a poultry house from the outside environment, so preventing that transmission will keep disease at bay. While farms already have good… LAYERSNew welfare standards for laying hens announcedNew welfare standards from RSPCA Assured have finally been announced for laying hens after pauses were made to previous plans. Last year, RSPCA Assured paused the release of new standards… POULTRYLabour peer warns of salmonella risk from US chickenLabour peer Lord Rooker has issued a warning to the UK government about the potential risks to public health if a trade deal with the US allows imports of chicken… POULTRYFree-range broilers to retain status during housing ordersFree-range broiler growers and processors will soon no longer need to alter labelling when mandatory housing measures are introduced during bird flu outbreaks. Currently, when housing measures are imposed to… POULTRYLabour peer warns of salmonella risk from US chickenLabour peer Lord Rooker has issued a warning to the UK government about the potential risks to public health if a trade deal with the US allows imports of chicken… POULTRYAdvice on managing mycotoxin risks for poultryDespite the rollout of new stricter limits on the permitted levels of mycotoxins in cereals for human consumption, no changes have been made to recommendations for parameters in animal feed.… ENVIRONMENTChicken manure waste ruling deals blow to poultry industryIn a major blow to the NFU, the High Court has ruled that chicken manure must be classified as “waste”, a decision that has been hailed as a victory by… POULTRYThumbs down for vaccination as a bird flu control measurePlans to use vaccination to prevent avian influenza in poultry flocks have been turned down, the UK avian influenza vaccination task force has confirmed. The joint task force is considering… POULTRYNFU Cymru calls for bird housing order in WalesPoultry farmers in Wales have called on chief vet Dr Richard Irvine to implement a housing order for all poultry across Wales as cases of avian influenza are encroaching on… POULTRYUK egg supply could tighten as result of bird flu casesThe number of birds and poultry culled in the UK because of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has breached the 2 million mark, with the latest hit seeing 27,000 turkeys… Poultry news POULTRYPoultry housing order extended in the north of EnglandA housing order for poultry and kept birds has been extended for the North of England from Monday (7 April) to help prevent further outbreaks of bird flu. The latest… POULTRYFree-range broilers to retain status during housing ordersFree-range broiler growers and processors will soon no longer need to alter labelling when mandatory housing measures are introduced during bird flu outbreaks. Currently, when housing measures are imposed to… ENVIRONMENTChicken manure waste ruling deals blow to poultry industryIn a major blow to the NFU, the High Court has ruled that chicken manure must be classified as “waste”, a decision that has been hailed as a victory by… POULTRYThumbs down for vaccination as a bird flu control measurePlans to use vaccination to prevent avian influenza in poultry flocks have been turned down, the UK avian influenza vaccination task force has confirmed. The joint task force is considering… BroilersSee all POULTRYWhat it takes to join the Ross 450 club for broiler growersAsk broiler grower and consultant Chris Wright, Farmers Weekly‘s Poultry Farmer of the Year, what gives him the most satisfaction working in the poultry sector. He will freely admit it… POULTRYFree-range broilers to retain status during housing ordersFree-range broiler growers and processors will soon no longer need to alter labelling when mandatory housing measures are introduced during bird flu outbreaks. Currently, when housing measures are imposed to… POULTRYAdvice on managing mycotoxin risks for poultryDespite the rollout of new stricter limits on the permitted levels of mycotoxins in cereals for human consumption, no changes have been made to recommendations for parameters in animal feed.… BROILERSParacetic acid trials show pathogen benefits in broilersEfforts to reduce antibiotics use on poultry units could be bolstered by an in-water paracetic acid product that controls major pathogens, an animal health company claims. Trial data from 250,000… BROILERSHow heat exchangers can benefit both environment and poultryIt makes a lot of sense to reuse heat that is present in poultry housing. Warming up the incoming fresh air to provide the necessary ventilation keeps the internal atmosphere… BROILERSAppeals judge throws out case against modern broiler rearingThe Court of Appeal in London has dismissed a case brought by animal activists that, had it been successful, could have forced the poultry sector to cease using “fast-growing” broilers… LayersSee all LAYERSWhat new RSPCA Assured layer standards mean for farmersProviding a minimum of 3% natural daylight in housing could cost free-range and barn-egg producers at least £1 a bird. Other requirements within the new RSPCA Assured welfare standards require… LAYERSNew welfare standards for laying hens announcedNew welfare standards from RSPCA Assured have finally been announced for laying hens after pauses were made to previous plans. Last year, RSPCA Assured paused the release of new standards… POULTRYAdvice on managing mycotoxin risks for poultryDespite the rollout of new stricter limits on the permitted levels of mycotoxins in cereals for human consumption, no changes have been made to recommendations for parameters in animal feed.… POULTRYNFU Cymru calls for bird housing order in WalesPoultry farmers in Wales have called on chief vet Dr Richard Irvine to implement a housing order for all poultry across Wales as cases of avian influenza are encroaching on… POULTRYUK egg supply could tighten as result of bird flu casesThe number of birds and poultry culled in the UK because of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has breached the 2 million mark, with the latest hit seeing 27,000 turkeys… LAYERSWhy a poultry and arable unit uses 'circular feeding'Poultry and arable enterprises complement each other well at Nun Monkton Farm, near York, where the Throup family have farmed for nearly 40 years. “Everything we grow on the arable… Other poultry 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… 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… Advertisements Poultry hot topics Advice on managing mycotoxin risks for poultry 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
