Health

Rapid on farm testing can stem avian influenza outbreaks.

22-04-2024 | Article

Rapid, highly-accurate on-farm HPAI testing coming

The UK does not currently have outbreaks of HPAI in poultry or other captive birds and the current risk to poultry from HPAI H5 in Great Britain is considered low. Photo: Canva

19-04-2024 | News

Worst ever UK outbreak of avian influenza declared over

The FSA wants to know the plans the EU Commission and Poland have in place to resolve the ongoing threat of Salmonella to UK public health. Photo: Canva

12-04-2024 | News

UK reports rise in cases of Salmonella from Poland

Studies have shown that single short episodes of stress due to aircraft noise did not affect poultry egg production, while longer periods of stress reduced egg production.

11-04-2024 | Article

Noise effects on poultry production often overlooked

The scientists said Spirulina and Chlorella exhibit protein levels of up to 50-70%, outperforming traditional sources like soybean meal. Photo: Canva

10-04-2024 | News

Scientists explore the benefits of algae for poultry

If the percentage of bone damage is too high, all links in the chain are held responsible. Photo: Ton Kastermans

08-04-2024 | Article

CT scan useful for inspecting poultry bone fractures

Production at the facility in Parmer Country, Texas, has temporarily ceased. Photo: Canva

04-04-2024 | News

Avian influenza hits US egg producer, again

The number of dairy farms infected with H5N1 avian influenza in the US continues to expand. Photo: Canva

04-04-2024 | News

US: More bird flu in cows, now humans also infected

At the end of February, over 21.6 million ducks had been vaccinated, or one-third of the total of 64 million to be treated. Photo: Koos Groenewold

03-04-2024 | News

French getting a grip on avian influenza

The Texas Animal Health Commission has confirmed that the influenza subtype is known as H5N1. Photo: Canva

29-03-2024 | News

First case of dairy cows hit by bird flu in the US

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