Poultry
Success! - It’s all about the rearing?
Pullet rearers are an essential part of the free range egg industry and one whom producers put a lot of trust in. Starting with a healthy, quality…
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Growth in global meat market
In 2014, the global meat market increased in volume by 3% as a result of growing demand from emerging markets. India was the leading growth market…
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9 out of 10 eggs outside the EU are still produced in cages
More than 90 per cent of all eggs outside the European Union are still produced in cages – mainly conventional cages - according to research…
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British Pie Awards 2015: Not so humble chicken pie crowned supreme Champion
A Chicken, Mushroom, English Mustard & Cream Pie made by Great North Pie Co. has taken home the title of Supreme Champion at this year’s…
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Soil Association confirms increase in organic sales
Sales of organic eggs were up by nearly 16 per cent in 2014, according to the latest market report produced by the Soil Association. Figures released…
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Improving young stock performance
Livestock farmers can find out how to improve their young stock rearing at a farm walk hosted by Kevin and Ann Jones at Bryn Mawr, Northop…
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Mild climate creates haven for parasites
A warmer winter may have benefits for certain aspects of flock management and husbandry but above average temperatures at the end of last year mean…
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Beak Tipping - The right (and only) decision please!
As long ago as in 2000, worries about the thought that flocks of hens may have to have untrimmed beaks had already emerged. As a result of this, an…
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Research into livestock health receives £2.7m boost
Research at The Roslin Institute to improve the health of livestock around the world has received a £2.7 million boost. Studies to understand viruses…
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Tesco offer feed tracker contracts to egg producers
Noble Foods is launching a new tracker contract that will insure egg producers against volatile movements in feed costs. The new contract is the…
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