Poultry
UK livestock face multiple mycotoxin threats
Livestock in the UK are facing multiple mycotoxin challenges in the feeds they consume and farmers are being warned to adopt a new approach. That’s…
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Research aims to improve egg producers margins by reducing second quality eggs
The British Free Range Egg Producers’ Association (BFREPA) have commissioned research into ways of reducing the number of seconds in the egg supply…
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Methionine shortage causes problems for feed manufacturers
Methionine, the raw material used in poultry feeds is in short supply, and is causing problems for feed manufacturers, and in turn for poultry…
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H5 avian influenza confirmed in Washington State
A pathogenic H5 avian influenza has been discovered in wild birds in Whatcom County, Washington. Two separate virus strains were identified: HPAI…
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Avian flu to 'shake up' 2015 poultry trade
Global issues such as avian flu and trade restrictions remain on the horizon for 2015 and will have a big impact on global poultry trade. Regions…
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Egg producers feed costs rising again after series of monthly falls
An unexpected jump in the price of feed has hit egg producers’ finances after a series of falls in feed costs had taken some of the pressure off farm…
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Christmas turkey ‘drive-through’ at Essex farm through the night
People finding it difficult to fit everything in before Christmas can take advantage of a 24-hour drive-through introduced this year by leading…
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Association elects new chairman
The British Free Range Egg Producers’ Association (BFREPA) has a new chairman, following the election of Myles Thomas to the association’s top…
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Association calls for decisive lockdowns in future AI outbreaks
Leading figures in the free range egg industry want the United Kingdom to take much more deci-sive action against avian influenza outbreaks. They…
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Lincolnshire chicken plant reconstruction 'deeply depressing', says animal group
The reconstruction of two farms which, last year, were destroyed by a tidal surge and led to the deaths of 700,000 chickens has been described as…
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