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Livetec recently attended the IPC Annual Meeting 2026 in Atlanta during IPPE week, with Group Technical Director Julian Sparrey taking part in a panel discussion focused on avian influenza, animal hea...
The impact on wild birds and seabirds
As a farmer, protecting your livestock is your top priority. Any unfortunate event that leads to the loss of an animal could mean a loss to your livelihood. With the introduction of technology, protec...
Updated 01.08.2024
What is cleansing and disinfection?
Salmonella is a group of bacteria commonly residing in the intestines of animals, notably poultry, which poses a threat to human health. The most common pathway is foodborne transmission. Contaminated...
Updated: 01.08.2024
Update: 05.09.2024
The UK has been facing the largest outbreak of avian influenza on record since October 2021, impacting hundreds of farm businesses and backyard keepers across the country.
Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS ‘76) is a viral infection that affects chickens, ducks, swans and geese. It can cause a sudden drop in egg production by up to 40%. Egg Drop Syndrome can affect the quality of e...
Updated: 05.08.2024
With record levels of avian influenza (AI) circulating, it’s important that poultry farmers don’t overlook the potential threats posed by other diseases, including Salmonella.
Should UK farmers be concerned? African Swine Fever (ASF) is something that we’re hearing more and more about across Europe. It’s a viral disease that can affect both domestic pigs and wild boars, wit...
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.
