Avian flu: Testing confirms new cases in Norfolk and Yorkshire
11th December 2024
Restrictions are in place after Defra confirmed three further cases of H5N1.
Third case of avian influenza confirmed in Mid Norfolk
6th December 2024
The third case of avian influenza has been confirmed at commercial poultry premises located near Watton in Mid Norfolk.
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Effective biosecurity helps protect flocks against new outbreaks of avian flu
18th November 2024
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
6th November 2024
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
21st October 2024
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
20th October 2024
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
11th October 2024
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
7th October 2024
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.
OCT 2024
Top tips to protect your flock this winter
20th September 2024
Poultry vet Sara Perez outlines some of the key health issues currently posing a risk to UK flocks.
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Rare breed chickens “stolen to order” in Newcastle
10th September 2024
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
4th September 2024
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.
POULTRY
Avian flu: Bird registration to become mandatory
2nd September 2024
New rules are coming into force on 1st October, to help protect the poultry sector from future avian flu outbreaks.