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Several poultry companies have noted that the issue of vaccine shortages is gradually becoming more pressing. Photo: Canva
03-07-2024 | News

A gathering storm of the Russian veterinary pharmaceuticals market

Natalie Smith, head of Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries at Tesco: “We know how much our customers care about animal welfare, and we’re committed to improving standards.” Photo: Canva
03-07-2024 | News

Animal welfare groups call on Tesco to join Better Chicken Commitment

June Business Update: What’s new in the world of poultry?
02-07-2024 | News

June Business Update: What’s new in the world of poultry?

Outbreaks of avian metapneumovirus have occurred in turkeys and broilers in Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and California. Photo: Hans Prinsen
01-07-2024 | News

Avian metapneumovirus spreads in North America

Aviagen has received approval from the RSPCA for an additional slower-growing breed that meets the standards of the European Chicken Commitment. Photo: Aviagen
28-06-2024 | News

Breeding companies continue to move to European Chicken Commitment standards despite additional costs

The USDA notes that there is a “range of abuses” that are being inflicted on broiler farmers. Photo: Canva
27-06-2024 | News

Proposal to protect contract broiler farmers in the US

At MHP, 9,400,000 heads are slaughtered per week. Photo: Canva
26-06-2024 | News

Worsening financial performance for Ukraine’s largest poultry processor

The practice of feeding chicken litter to cows in large-scale feedlots and dairies is banned in the UK and in Canada. Photo: Canva
25-06-2024 | News

Chicken litter in livestock feed comes under scrutiny in US

Stella Kyriakides, EU commissioner for Health and Food Safety: “While the threat of avian influenza to the general population remains low, we need to protect people at higher risk, such as poultry and farm workers or certain veterinarians.” Photo: Canva
24-06-2024 | News

European Commission secures doses of zoonotic avian influenza vaccines

The NHS in the UK now advises that eggs can be safely eaten by pregnant women and babies, and that eggs should be introduced early in the weaning process. Photo: Canva
21-06-2024 | News

Current pregnancy and baby diet trends impacting babies’ health