Poultry top stories OTHER POULTRYAvian influenza: First case of the season in Lincs turkeysAn outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of indoor turkeys in south Lincolnshire, marking the first case in a commercial unit since the start of the… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… BROILERSBroiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leadersFarm leaders are demanding an urgent investigation into fairness in the poultrymeat sector, similar to the one recently announced for eggs, to help secure the survival of British broiler farms.… POULTRYChicken supplier passing off housed birds as free rangeMeat industry insiders have been warned to look closely at the traceability of any free-range chicken in their supply chains, with one unnamed company believed to be passing off housed… POULTRYDefra seeks to end unfair trading practices in UK egg sectorEgg producers and packers are being asked for their views on how their contracts stack up, as the government seeks to end any unfair trading practices. The new, UK-wide consultation… POULTRYPoultry exports to Japan cleared for businessBritish poultry businesses have secured a new market access agreement for exports of cooked poultry products to Japan. Market access was first granted in 2021 for both fresh and cooked… POULTRYWhy pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farmAt Paddock Farm in Warwickshire, 300 Hy-line and Dekalb hens follow beef cattle around the grazing rotation, producing an average of 240 eggs a day. They apply their manure directly… Poultry news LAYERSHolyrood urged to introduce targeted bird flu housing orderPressure is being put on the Scottish government to introduce a housing order on free-range poultry in the north-east of Scotland this autumn, to protect birds from avian influenza. The… LIVESTOCKNFU seeks to 'set the record straight' on livestock farmingSetting the record straight on some of the misconceptions around livestock, dairy and poultry production is the aim of a new NFU initiative aimed at improving the public perception of… POULTRYWelfare group says wild birds are not cause of bird fluWild birds are being unfairly blamed for spreading avian influenza and are instead the victims of a disease caused by intensively farmed poultry, according to animal welfare group Compassion In… POULTRYEgg imports shoot up as supplies remain tight in UKA surge in egg imports has been seen this year, as domestic egg production has fallen and retailers, processors and the food service sector struggle to meet demand. Imports of… BroilersSee all POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… BROILERSBroiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leadersFarm leaders are demanding an urgent investigation into fairness in the poultrymeat sector, similar to the one recently announced for eggs, to help secure the survival of British broiler farms.… POULTRYChicken supplier passing off housed birds as free rangeMeat industry insiders have been warned to look closely at the traceability of any free-range chicken in their supply chains, with one unnamed company believed to be passing off housed… POULTRYDefra seeks extension to remote vet checks in bird flu zonesVideo cameras and smartphones look set to replace vets on the ground when assessing poultry premises located in an avian influenza control zone, with Defra launching a full consultation on… LAYERSHolyrood urged to introduce targeted bird flu housing orderPressure is being put on the Scottish government to introduce a housing order on free-range poultry in the north-east of Scotland this autumn, to protect birds from avian influenza. The… POULTRYCoccidiosis in broilers - what role will new vaccines play?Research is under way at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to develop cheaper vaccines that could be used more widely against coccidiosis in broilers. Current vaccines for the disease –… LayersSee all POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… POULTRYHow farmers are taking the jeopardy out of egg productionPhilip Wright and his family have been farming their 600 acre farm in Norfolk for four generations. Predominantly focused on arable, about 15 years ago he diversified into egg production… POULTRYDefra seeks to end unfair trading practices in UK egg sectorEgg producers and packers are being asked for their views on how their contracts stack up, as the government seeks to end any unfair trading practices. The new, UK-wide consultation… POULTRYWhy pastured poultry is good fit for grassland farmAt Paddock Farm in Warwickshire, 300 Hy-line and Dekalb hens follow beef cattle around the grazing rotation, producing an average of 240 eggs a day. They apply their manure directly… POULTRYDefra seeks extension to remote vet checks in bird flu zonesVideo cameras and smartphones look set to replace vets on the ground when assessing poultry premises located in an avian influenza control zone, with Defra launching a full consultation on… LAYERSHolyrood urged to introduce targeted bird flu housing orderPressure is being put on the Scottish government to introduce a housing order on free-range poultry in the north-east of Scotland this autumn, to protect birds from avian influenza. The… Other poultry OTHER POULTRYAvian influenza: First case of the season in Lincs turkeysAn outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of indoor turkeys in south Lincolnshire, marking the first case in a commercial unit since the start of the… POULTRYNFU survey seeks input from egg and poultry producersAs egg producers emerge from the economic doldrums and broiler growers continue to endure a profit squeeze, the NFU is asking poultry farmers to share their production intentions via a… POULTRYDefra seeks extension to remote vet checks in bird flu zonesVideo cameras and smartphones look set to replace vets on the ground when assessing poultry premises located in an avian influenza control zone, with Defra launching a full consultation on… POULTRYAvian influenza prevention zone lifted, but risk remainsPoultrykeepers large and small are being reminded to keep biosecurity and cleanliness “at the forefront of their minds”, as Defra lifts the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain.… OTHER POULTRYMove into duck eggs aids growth at St EweMany criteria are taken into consideration when deciding who should win each Farmers Weekly Awards category, though for St Ewe Free Range Eggs – last year’s Poultry Farmer of the… POULTRYDefra eases rules on restocking after avian flu outbreakRestocking on poultry farms following an avian flu infection can now happen less than four months after just one cycle of secondary cleansing and disinfection (C&D). 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