UK pig producers are being urged to take part in a short industry survey designed to assess how prepared farms are to deal with major disease…
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The RSPCA has urged 18 major fast food companies to rethink after they dropped a pledge to replace fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens’ with healthier, slower-growing breeds. In the…
The RSPCA is urging major fast food companies not to sacrifice chicken welfare for profits – as 18 businesses abandon promises and risk condemning millions more chickens to…
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds,…
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial free-range laying flock with more than 10,000 birds at a…
Veterinary practices across the UK are being urged to take the lead on African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness, by signing up their pig producer clients to…
A sharp rise in antibiotic use on Danish pig farms following the ban on zinc oxide (ZnO) in 2022 is highlighting the crucial role of on-farm…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, which are widely used in commercial farming to restrict the…
Livetec Systems has launched Livestock Protect, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to help the poultry sector predict, prevent, and respond to disease threats with greater confidence…
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (’bird flu’) in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, the Avian Influenza…
