Poultry

Chief vet warns although cases remain low, birdkeepers must remain vigilant

The first of two Down to Earth events, organised by RABDF, took place in Somerset, with speakers and exhibitors focusing on all things regenerative farming. Ellie Layton reports. 

Bird keepers urged to be extra cautious due to the increasing risk of avian influenza in the region

A Shropshire farmer has been fined almost £6,000 and ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of causing unnecessary harm to his poultry

The union has warned shelves will be empty of chicken unless action is taken to give farmers a fair price

Seasonal poultry production is a key enterprise for many farms, and with difficulties sourcing skilled labour, utilising advancements in technology could help increase processing rates and ease production pressures. Tom Woolman considers the infrastructure options available.

The UK Health Security Agency has reassured the public that avian influenza does not spread easily to people after the cases were found

On this weeks Over the Farm Gate podcast livestock reporter, Katie Fallon talks to the UKs Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, after housing measures for bird keepers in England were lifted this week.

The housing order for poultry and captive birds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been lifted today

A new industry report details pathways for how the UK’s poultry industry could live with bird flu and mitigate virus risk going forward.