Avian flu: All free range eggs now labelled ‘barn eggs’
1st February 2023
The 16-week derogation period, allowing eggs to be labelled free range despite the avian flu housing order, comes to an end in East Anglia on 1st February – but labelling has changed across the UK to avoid confusion.
2 Sisters to close Welsh poultry plant
27th January 2023
Poultry giant 2 Sisters Food Group says a recent review of its UK poultry division found the Llangefni factory in Anglesey is ‘not sustainable’.
BFREPA roadshows aim to resolve “dire situation farmers are facing”
13th January 2023
Taking place from January to March, the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) roadshows will address the ongoing crisis in the sector, discussing priority topics such as contract reform, production cost data, and avian influenza.
Poultry farmers warned of increased worm risk during housing order
6th January 2023
Due to an increased risk of worm infection in housed birds, free-range egg producers are being reminded to follow standard worming protocols during the housing order.
Optimising bird welfare during housing
4th January 2023
Following the introduction of the poultry Housing Order on 7th November, Poultry Health Services clinical director Sara Perez-Palacios, explains how to further reduce the risk of avian influenza in laying and rearing flocks, and ensure that bird health and welfare is optimised during the housing period.
MPs slam “fundamentally unfair” bird flu compensation rules
15th December 2022
Efra Committee MPs have written to environment secretary Thérèse Coffey calling for ‘urgent action’ to address the immediate and longer term needs of the poultry sector.
New measures to protect birds from avian flu come into force in Wales tomorrow
2nd December 2022
New compulsory biosecurity and housing measures are set to come into force in Wales tomorrow (Friday 2nd December) to further protect birds against avian influenza.
Innovative poultry vaccination technology developed to aid on-farm healthcare
2nd December 2022
MSD Animal Health UK Ltd has developed an innovative vaccine technology to increase the convenience of poultry vaccination on-farm.
Poultry farmers reminded to be mindful of red mite during housing order
29th November 2022
MSD Animal Health UK Ltd is urging poultry producers to continue monitoring for red mite among flocks as the housing order comes into effect across England.
RASE secures future of British Pig & Poultry Fair
24th November 2022
The Royal Agricultural Society of England is delighted to announce that its flagship event, the British Pig & Poultry Fair, will be moving to a new venue at the NEC for 2024 and beyond.
NFU demands investigation into the egg supply chain amid national crisis
22nd November 2022
As UK egg producers continue to face the threat of going out of business, the NFU is calling for Defra to urgently look into whether an “exceptional market conditions” declaration should be made under section 20 of the Agriculture Act 2020.
Calls for urgent meeting as imports replace British eggs on Sainsbury’s shelves
16th November 2022
BFREPA chief Robert Gooch said the development is a “wake up call” to all retailers that they can’t expect farmers to work for nothing.
