Avian flu: Testing confirms new cases in Norfolk and Yorkshire

Restrictions are in place after Defra confirmed three further cases of H5N1.

Third case of avian influenza confirmed in Mid Norfolk

The third case of avian influenza has been confirmed at commercial poultry premises located near Watton in Mid Norfolk. 

Effective biosecurity helps protect flocks against new outbreaks of avian flu 

Neogen advises farmers that implementing a robust biosecurity programme is essential to help prevent avian influenza transmission and keep flocks safe. 

First case of avian influenza confirmed in poultry on Yorkshire farm

Bird keepers have been urged to follow scrupulous biosecurity measures following the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5 in poultry in East Riding, Yorkshire. This is the first case confirmed since the declaration of zonal freedom in February. 

Visas confirmed for 2025 alongside measures to support livestock farmers 

Defra has confirmed the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, plus further measures to support livestock farmers.

Enriched Eggs will sponsor two athletes on their 2-month row across Atlantic 

A free-range egg producer, Enriched Eggs, has announced its sponsorship of two determined athletes, William Lomas and Adam Hardman, as they prepare to row across the Atlantic Ocean.  

World Egg Day: Morrisons introduces low-carbon footprint eggs with benefits for farmers 

Amid the World Egg Day 2024, Morrisons announced the introduction of a white egg pack to its Chuckle Eggs range. The range is part of its wider ‘For Farmers’ initiative, where 6p is given back to farmers per half-dozen box of eggs. 

£160m boost for UK poultry industry announced as exports to South Africa restart 

Defra has just announced that UK farmers and traders will once again be able to export poultry to South Africa, bringing up to £160 million to industry over the next five years.

Top tips to protect your flock this winter

Poultry vet Sara Perez outlines some of the key health issues currently posing a risk to UK flocks.

Rare breed chickens “stolen to order” in Newcastle 

Eight rare breed chickens have been stolen in what farm owners fear is a planned and targeted theft.

GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m 

A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million. 

Avian flu: Bird registration to become mandatory 

New rules are coming into force on 1st October, to help protect the poultry sector from future avian flu outbreaks.

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