Several outbreaks of Salmonella linked to Polish eggs and poultry products are being investigated by the Food Standards Agency and UK Health Security Agency, according to…
Month: October 2023
As winter approaches, now is the time to increase biosecurity and rodent control Autumn is upon us and with it an increased risk of avian influenza…
Scientists have used gene editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit the spread of the bird flu virus in the…
Grocery price inflation fell for the seventh month in a row to 11% for the four weeks to 1 October 2023, the lowest rate since July…
Two new state-of-the-art chick holding rooms have been opened at London Heathrow’s warehouse holding facility. These specialised spaces serve as a temporary home for chicks before…
A fifteen strong team, from egg firm Stonegate, are taking part in a sponsored cycle from Lacock to Paris to raise money for Cancer Research UK.…
Poultry keepers in Wales have been urged by the chief vet to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and biosecurity and stay vigilant for signs of…
Moy Park has reported a fall in annual profits of 17% after what it said was an “extremely challenging year”. The integrated poultry company, which operates…
The Princess Royal has visited free-range egg producer, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, to open its new grading and packing centre. The packing centre has allowed…
Defra has launched a consultation on whether to permit remote veterinary inspections in avian disease control zones. The options consulted on are: • Baseline – Do…