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Marek’s disease is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects chickens. It is caused by an alphaherpesvirus, a herpes virus and has six mutations. It is one of the most ubiquitous avian ...
Coccidiosis is a disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by the protozoan parasites of the subclass Coccidia, genus Eimeria. It is spread among animals when they come into contact with infec...
There are many diseases that affect today’s poultry. Some, like bird flu or Newcastle disease, are deadly to poultry. Without a robust biosecurity plan in place a poultry farm business leaves itself v...
Housing orders for Northern Ireland and Wales have been announced, following a decision made by the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Poultry farmers are facing the worst-ever avian flu outbreak ever recorded on British shores – with the disease even more pronounced amongst the national flock this season than it was last year. This ...
Following a decision by the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, all areas of England will be subject to a mandatory housing order from 00:01 on Monday 7th November.
Last week, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced new supportive measures, designed to support the British poultry industry as it continues to battle the largest outb...
As Great Britain continues to battle avian influenza, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the country, starting midday on ...
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The planning rules for building on agricultural land are different to those for commercial or residential developments.
As the number of cases of bird flu continues to rise across Norfolk, Suffolk and part of Essex, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss has announced a regional housing order across th...
With the Rural Payment Agency (RPA) plans to phase out the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in England, some farmers are looking at ways to diversify their farm business.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have declared a second regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
Campylobacter is a bacteria that affects both humans and animals. It is most commonly found in poultry, but can also be found in other meats, dairy products, and water. In humans, Campylobacter can ca...
What is avian influenza (AI)?
