Health

Last year, Northern Ireland was hit by a non-notifiable low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strain that caused significant morbidity, mortality and falls in production. Photo: Michel Velderman

24-09-2021 | News

Disease control challenges of non-notifiable LPAI

While significant progress has been made by industry and government in dealing with AI outbreaks the workshop will explore any weak link factors commonly found in cases of primary introduction of AI into flocks. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

20-09-2021 | News

UK free from bird flu but producers urged to attend workshop

Ingestion of adult common cecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum) or their embryonated ova (eggs) infected with H. meleagridis is the main culprit for blackhead. Photo: Aviagen

13-09-2021 | Article

Histomoniasis a headache for poultry producers

These guidelines aim to support Irish poultry farmers to achieve the highest international standards of flock health and welfare . Photo: gpointstudio

13-09-2021 | News

Ireland launches code for antimicrobial use

Studies on the impact of antibiotic reduction strategies are needed to show the impact on resistance of important organisms. Photo: Henk Riswick

30-08-2021 | News

Antimicrobial stewardship needs constant attention

27-08-2021 | Article

How to optimise layer breeder flock performance

Dewulf said there are three golden rules for entrance and they apply to everyone entering the facilities: Use herd-specific footwear, herd-specific clothing and wash hands upon entering. Photo: Koos Groenewold

25-08-2021 | Article

Biosecurity breaches major contributing factor in disease outbreaks

Birds fed a medium inclusion of an exogenous muramidase for 42 days had a significantly higher European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) (431) than those in the control group (403). Photo: Aberration Films Ltd/Science Photo Library

24-08-2021 | Article

Implications of peptidoglycans for GI functionality

Layers

Fairness in the UK’s egg supply chain

Austrian poultry farmers push for local eggs on supermarket shelves

White-egg layers gain ground as UK experience grows

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