Avian flu: New measures to support poultry farmers

The government has announced new measures to support the poultry industry as the UK battles its worst ever outbreak – with over 200 cases confirmed across the country in the last 12 months.

Free range egg producers set to lose £300k per flock amid escalating crisis

Unrelenting cost pressures in the sector could mean that free range and organic egg producers will lose more than £300,000 per flock on average as losses rack up to nearly £10 per hen, independent consultants have said.

Avian flu prevention zone declared across GB

After an increase in the number of confirmed avian influenza cases, the UK’s chief veterinary officers have declared an AIPZ across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease spread.

Noble Foods announces 6p/dozen egg price rise

In response to rising cost pressures in the sector, Noble Foods has announced a price increase of six pence per dozen eggs for all its free-range and organic producers to demonstrate its commitment to “putting producers first”.

Avian flu cases ramp up in East Anglian ‘hot spots’

Defra has confirmed 22 cases of H5N1 in England since 1st October, with the majority of cases in Norfolk, followed by Essex and Suffolk.

Avian flu prevention zone introduced in SW and East of England

The UK’s chief vet is urging bird keepers in all areas to maintain strict biosecurity measures as cases of H5N1 have continued through September.

Two new cases of avian flu confirmed in Wales

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at premises in Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire.

Defra issues new guidance on mitigating avian influenza in wild birds

A mitigation strategy offering guidance to land managers, the public and ornithological and environmental organisations, has been set out by Defra and the Welsh government amid the growing threat of avian flu to wild birds.

Q&A: Poultry health at housing

This month, avian vet Suzy Brown, of Avivets in Cheshire, offers advice on optimising the health of housed poultry this winter.

Defra lifts avian flu prevention zone

Chief vet urges bird keepers to maintain strict biosecurity measures until further notice.

Supermarket egg price rise is not reaching farmers, industry body warns

The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) is calling on supermarkets and egg buyers to ensure that the recent price rises in shops is reflected in the money paid to farmers – as UK egg producers face an “unsustainable” situation.

Alternative funding helps farmer set up poultry business from scratch

Twelve months ago, TJ was a full-time welder. Now he’s a poultry farmer supplying 30,000 eggs a day to one of the UK’s leading food companies. As diversifications go, that’s quite a shift.

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