Red Tractor revises rules for poultry farmers

A revised set of standards for Red Tractor assured poultry farms and hatcheries will be posted to scheme members in July. Producers will have to follow the new guidelines, which have been drawn up and reviewed by farmers, retailers, vets and other industry experts, from October. “Although the poultry industry has come a long way, there is a continued need for all livestock sectors to reduce overall antibiotic usage and promote responsible use,” says Philippa Wiltshire, industry and regulato