Vaccination plays an important role in Salmonella prevention but should always be “complemented” with other prevention measures, such as an effective biosecurity programme, says Aviagen’s production…
Month: May 2016
The death has been announced of Chet Hobart, who played a significant role in developing the global market for Cobb broiler breeding stock over a 42-year…
A £9 million training initiative, designed to equip poultry industry students with world-class skills, has been opened at the Al Watania Institute of Technology (WIT) in…
The British Poultry Council (BPC) says the O’Neill final report, which is published today, is a “very welcome addition” to a growing body of work on…
An antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ‘task force’ is to be set up to look at how meaningful targets can be developed to replace, reduce and refine antibiotic…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Lord O’Neill’s final AMR review, while recognising that vets and other key stakeholders must continue to show leadership in…
Three key steps to reduce the “unnecessary use” of antimicrobials in agriculture are outlined in the final report of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which…
The positive impact of monitoring key welfare issues, as part of good on-farm management, has been highlighted by the results of a UK-based research study in…
Veterinary surveillance services in Inverness and Ayr, which have been under threat of closure, are to be kept in operation according to a statement issued by…
The opportunity to give the next generation of consumers a “hands-on” experience of chicks and eggs, recently resulted in AB Agri and The Happy Egg Company…