disease

An NCD risk analysis comprises 4 steps: risk identification, disease routes, outbreak management, and communication. Photo: Hans Prinsen
26-11-2021 | Article

Study reveals risk factors for Newcastle Disease in Brazil

The NFU, BPC, British Meat Processors Association, Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality and others call upon the UK government to create a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to alleviate labour shortages. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
25-11-2021 | Article

Labour issues and broiler health top priorities

UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, confirmed that avian influenza had been identified in captive birds at a wild bird rescue (stock photo). Photo: Bert Jansen
10-11-2021 | News

Bird flu prevention zone imposed across Great Britain

A research team at the University of Georgia gathered and analysed vast amounts of data to determine the likely origins behind the global spread of Salmonella Enteritidis. Photo: Dr StClaire
30-09-2021 | News

Poultry breeding stocks likely source of Salmonella

The import of coccidiostats to Ukraine stopped in May of 2021. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
27-09-2021 | News

Shortage of anticoccidial drugs puts Ukrainian poultry at risk

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

Scientific knowledge of Salmonella has greatly increased and recognised best practices for Campylobacter and other pathogens has advanced over the years. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
16-09-2021 | News

Coalition calls for poultry food safety to be updated

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

Foodborne pathogens Salmonella and Campylobacter are commensals in broilers but do not cause any disease in the birds. However, there is a risk of meat contamination. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
10-09-2021 | News

Effects of anti-microbial interventions during the slaughter

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