Poultry top stories 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… 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… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… BROILERSBroiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leadersFarm leaders are demanding an urgent investigation into fairness in the poultrymeat sector, similar to the one recently announced for eggs, to help secure the survival of British broiler farms.… POULTRYChicken supplier passing off housed birds as free rangeMeat industry insiders have been warned to look closely at the traceability of any free-range chicken in their supply chains, with one unnamed company believed to be passing off housed… POULTRYDefra seeks to end unfair trading practices in UK egg sectorEgg producers and packers are being asked for their views on how their contracts stack up, as the government seeks to end any unfair trading practices. The new, UK-wide consultation… POULTRYPoultry exports to Japan cleared for businessBritish poultry businesses have secured a new market access agreement for exports of cooked poultry products to Japan. Market access was first granted in 2021 for both fresh and cooked… Poultry news POULTRYFarmers fear new assurance standards for hens will raise costsEgg industry leaders have expressed their “significant and serious concerns” about sudden changes to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for laying hens, which they say will cost the industry millions, but… POULTRYNFU's #BuyMyTurkey campaign urges support for local farmersThe public is being urged to back British farmers this Christmas by ensuring they buy local turkeys direct from the farm. Many UK turkey producers have experienced another difficult year… POULTRYNFU negotiates extension to Climate Change Agreement schemeA two-year extension for government energy efficiency targets affecting horticulture and poultry businesses has been negotiated by the NFU and NFU Energy. The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero… LAYERSHolyrood urged to introduce targeted bird flu housing orderPressure is being put on the Scottish government to introduce a housing order on free-range poultry in the north-east of Scotland this autumn, to protect birds from avian influenza. The… BroilersSee all 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… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… BROILERSBroiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leadersFarm leaders are demanding an urgent investigation into fairness in the poultrymeat sector, similar to the one recently announced for eggs, to help secure the survival of British broiler farms.… POULTRYChicken supplier passing off housed birds as free rangeMeat industry insiders have been warned to look closely at the traceability of any free-range chicken in their supply chains, with one unnamed company believed to be passing off housed… POULTRYDefra seeks extension to remote vet checks in bird flu zonesVideo cameras and smartphones look set to replace vets on the ground when assessing poultry premises located in an avian influenza control zone, with Defra launching a full consultation on… LAYERSHolyrood urged to introduce targeted bird flu housing orderPressure is being put on the Scottish government to introduce a housing order on free-range poultry in the north-east of Scotland this autumn, to protect birds from avian influenza. The… LayersSee all 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… POULTRYFarmers fear new assurance standards for hens will raise costsEgg industry leaders have expressed their “significant and serious concerns” about sudden changes to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for laying hens, which they say will cost the industry millions, but… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… POULTRYHow farmers are taking the jeopardy out of egg productionPhilip Wright and his family have been farming their 600 acre farm in Norfolk for four generations. Predominantly focused on arable, about 15 years ago he diversified into egg production… POULTRYDefra seeks to end unfair trading practices in UK egg sectorEgg producers and packers are being asked for their views on how their contracts stack up, as the government seeks to end any unfair trading practices. The new, UK-wide consultation… POULTRYWhy pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farmAt Paddock Farm in Warwickshire, 300 Hy-line and Dekalb hens follow beef cattle around the grazing rotation, producing an average of 240 eggs a day. They apply their manure directly… Other poultry 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… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… POULTRYDefra seeks extension to remote vet checks in bird flu zonesVideo cameras and smartphones look set to replace vets on the ground when assessing poultry premises located in an avian influenza control zone, with Defra launching a full consultation on… POULTRYAvian influenza prevention zone lifted, but risk remainsPoultrykeepers large and small are being reminded to keep biosecurity and cleanliness “at the forefront of their minds”, as Defra lifts the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain.… 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
