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Family celebrations linked to early years of modern turkey business
The 50-year association between the Kelly family in the UK and the Coolen family in Holland — an integral part of the early development of the modern…
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Restrictions lifted following the July 2015 case of avian flu
Restrictions have been lifted following a case of avian influenza (bird flu) on a Lancashire farm in July 2015. Restrictions have now been lifted…
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Are climate control computers the answer to modern poultry farming challenges?
Poultry farmers are struggling more than ever before to make decent returns for their efforts. Many of today’s best poultry farms are micro-managed…
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Clean-up costs for avian influenza outbreak estimated to top £1m
Clean-up costs could run to as much as £10 per bird for egg producers whose layer units are hit by avian influenza. An outbreak of bird flu at…
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Hydor pioneer celebrates 50 years
Hydor’s stalwart, Dennis Farr is celebrating 50 years service with the company this year and his colleagues are paying tribute to an impressive and…
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Genetic selection for improved feed efficiency: The past, present and future
Genetic selection over the last 70 years has seen substantial improvements in the performance of laying hens. In particular, the combined effects of…
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Entries open for the 2015 Zoetis & British Poultry Council Trainee Award
Seeking to enhance your career in the poultry industry? Winning a £2000 training grant through the ZoetisTM / British Poultry Council Trainee Award…
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Supplementary feeding of live insects as a source of protein for broilers
ForFarmers has launched a trial together with the Department of Entomology at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, to explore the impacts of…
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International HPAI Conference calls for a more robust response
Calls for the use of vaccination, better bio-security and a much more robust response to outbreaks of avian influenza were made at an international…
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'Test for exclusion' scheme to identify AI set to be continued
Hopes have been raised that the trial ‘test for exclusion’ scheme introduced to identify avian influenza could become permanent. The trial was due to…
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