Pig/Poultry
Wales orders poultry to be housed as risk of bird flu heightens
The Welsh government has issued a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors from...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
450 pigs dead following fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone
Approximately 450 pigs have died as result of a fire that broke out on a farm in Co. Tyrone last...
N.Ireland
UFU notifying members about poultry housing order
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has moved to introduce a “mandatory” housing order in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a further suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
N.Ireland
EUDR could lead to more alternative protein sources in poultry diets – expert
The period ahead may well see the inclusion of alternative protein sources – both insect and grass-based options – in...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) on...
N.Ireland
A top quality diet ‘best investment’ poultry farmers can make – specialist
According to an international poultry breeding specialist, eggs are now widely regarded as a ‘super food’ by consumers around the...
N.Ireland
Rye can be used as an alternative to wheat in poultry rations
Ongoing research at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, UK, is confirming that hybrid rye can be used as an alternative...
N.Ireland
Biosecurity and hygiene ‘biggest risks’ facing Irish poultry sector – DAERA
The Irish poultry sector has seen its economical stability levels strengthen significantly over recent months. However, the risk of biosecurity...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh-based egg processors unveil £2.9 million investment
Ready Egg, which is a family-run egg processor based in Lisnakea, Co. Fermanagh, has announced that it has invested £2.9...
Pig/Poultry
Health challenges impact global pork industry growth
The global pork industry is navigating an uncertain outlook, with limited sow herd growth reflecting the impact of fluctuating trade...
N.Ireland
Calls made to improve the provision of poultry education across Ireland
Calls have been made to drastically improve the provision of poultry education across the island of Ireland. Poultry Industry Education...
Pig/Poultry
Risk of bird flu outbreaks rises across Europe as virus hits migrating cranes
The risk of bird flu outbreaks could further increase across Europe, following an increase in cases of migrating cranes in...
Pig/Poultry
Defra orders poultry to be housed in parts of England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced today (Tuesday, October 28) that an Avian Influenza Prevention...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Hampshire flock
A new case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in...
Pig/Poultry
Graphic pics: 13,000 pigs killed in Ukraine during bombing of farm
By Chris McCullough **Warning: Some readers may find the images below distressing** Russian forces have reportedly carried out another attack...
Agri-Business
FAO Meat Price Index reaches new record high
The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price...
