Kenya’s Kiambu county reports Newcastle disease outbreak 8 Apr 2021 Outbreaks of Newcastle disease has left poultry farmers in Kiambu county fearing for their livelihoods as hundreds of thousands of birds die.
USPOULTRY is now accepting research pre-proposals for the 2021 Fall Research Competition 7 Apr 2021 USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through 3 May for the 2021 Fall Research Competition.
5 ways 2020 changed the backyard chicken industry 7 Apr 2021 No industry was prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and no industry has been without drastic changes as 2021 begins. The poultry industry is no exception, and backyard keepers played a central role in its latest innovatio…
British Lion says UK consumers are being misled over imported egg ingredients in retail 31 Mar 2021 A petition from British Lion Eggs calls on retailers to overhaul their labeling practices and commit to using British eggs in their own brand products.
BBFAW update: Global food producers lead animal welfare efforts in 2020 30 Mar 2021 The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW), a globally recognised investor framework for assessing companies' performance on farm animal welfare, has released its annual report for 2020.
For a more enriching environment, Tyson Foods’ animal welfare team lets chickens do the choosing 30 Mar 2021 A new study by Tysons’ animal welfare team leverages animal preference to test which environmental enrichments its broiler chickens prefer.
UK grocers call on government to align trade and environmental targets 27 Mar 2021 UK retailers Co-op, Iceland, Waitrose, Nestle, and Pilgrim's Pride are urging the government to align its trade policies with its environmental ambitions.
RCVS Knowledge to lead major antibiotic stewardship initiative for farms 22 Mar 2021 A major initiative aimed at equipping vets across the UK with the latest antibiotic stewardship principles for treating specific farm animal species is being rolled out by a leading veterinary educational charity, in collaboration with a number of prominent farming organizations.…
New AHDB report examines the UK's future food trade with the US 19 Mar 2021 New analysis highlights the risks and the opportunities a new trade deal with the US may bring for UK food and farming.
Texas A&M poultry students work, learn at research facility 17 Mar 2021 Texas A&M University graduate student Kristin Moncada is on her career path in poultry science and is helping other students access a unique experience within the industry.
Betaine shown to strengthen chicken bones in new study 11 Mar 2021 New research has shown that betaine, a common feed supplement, can improve bone strength in laying hens.
NFU calls for "fresh approach" when thinking of Red Tractor farming standards 11 Mar 2021 The NFU has submitted a thorough and detailed response to a consultation on how Red Tractor standards should look across the six farming sectors.
Welfare-conscious consumers are urged to avoid purchasing large eggs 10 Mar 2021 The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is urging consumers to buy small, medium or mixed weight eggs in a bid to protect the welfare of laying hens.
Northern Ireland contends with official vet shortage amid Brexit protocol changes 9 Mar 2021 A senior Ulster Unionist peer has called for urgent action to address an increasingly serious shortage of vets carrying out official meat inspections in Northern Ireland.
Women in Poultry: Dr. Kate Barger-Weathers 8 Mar 2021 Learn more about Kate Barger-Weathers, veterinarian and director of world animal welfare with Cobb-Vantress
UK farming and animal welfare organisations react to Trade and Agriculture Commission report 3 Mar 2021 The Trade and Agriculture Commission has issued an interim report as UK agriculture begins its post-Brexit restructuring.
Compassion in World Farming is accepting entries for its 2021 awards 25 Feb 2021 Compassion in World Farming is welcoming entries for its annual Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards programme and will focus on welfare-friendly innovation and sustainability.
BSAS holds its first ever virtual conference 23 Feb 2021 The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will explore cutting edge research in animal science, agriculture, policy and education in its first ever virtual conference.
"PRAISE" Animal Welfare Impact award launched for new UK-based scientists 21 Feb 2021 Researchers and scientists of the future who want to make a positive difference in animals' lives are encouraged to apply.
"Mother Nature needs a Xanax" - US farmers scramble to keep animals alive in extreme cold weather 19 Feb 2021 Baby chicks are freezing to death in hatcheries and pork processing plants have been idled as unseasonably cold weather across the United States affects agriculture infrastructure.
