Poultry

The British Poultry Council (BPC) has warned Defras proposals to limit livestock transit times are based on outdated research and will cripple the poultry meat supply chain.

The British Poultry Council (BPC) has warned Defra’s proposals to limit livestock transit times are based on outdated research and will ‘cripple’ the poultry meat supply chain.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the ventilation and temperature measures included in the livestock transport consultation were intended to support improvements in the poultry sector.

With the farming industry braced for change in 2021, farm management software experts AgriWebb asked industry leaders their advice for farmers this year

Bird flu and a fall in Asian demand will weigh heavy on the industry

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has found no direct link between poultry units and high phosphate levels in the River Wye.

The industry was urging consumers to still buy larger birds and enjoy the leftovers

Turkey farmers have been urged to consider rearing rare breed turkeys as research shows they have stronger leg bones, reducing lameness.

Bird flu has become an increasing concern around the world, leading to hundreds of thousands of birds being culled.

New housing measures to help protect poultry and captive birds from Avian Influenza (AI) have been issued by the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales.