Pig/Poultry
Bird flu outbreak in Cheshire East
Bird flu (avian influenza) has been confirmed on a commercial poultry farm in Warmingham, Chesire East, the Department for Environment,...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
All remaining Avian Influenza Surveillance Zones to be lifted across ROI and NI
Avian Influenza Surveillance Zones are set to be lifted across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland by January...
Pig/Poultry
Chief vet urges keepers to continue to take protective action for avian flu
The Chief Vet for Wales, Christianne Glossop, has stressed the importance of people continuing to take action to protect their...
Agri-Business
Over 80 bird flu cases in UK and Ireland since start of outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that over 80 cases of bird flu have been...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at premises in Cumbria
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 has been confirmed at premises in Cumbria. Bird flu...
Agri-Business
$1 billion investment aims to make US meat sector fairer
The White House has announced today (January 3) that it is allocating $1 billion to independent meat and poultry producers...
Agri-Business
Europe experiencing worst bird flu outbreak ever – institute
A German government research centre has said that Europe is experiencing its worst-ever bird flu outbreak. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute...
Agri-Business
Grain and feed market volatility set to continue amid weather conditions
Grain and feed market volatility looks set to continue over the coming months as pressure persists on global supply chains,...
Pig/Poultry
Flock keepers urged to take action now to avoid risking their flock
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss is urging UK poultry keepers not to be complacent and to undertake the...
Government
Defra to host webinars giving bird flu update and advice
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a series of webinars to inform bird keepers and...
Pig/Poultry
November pigmeat production up on last year despite sector crisis
Pigmeat production in November this year, at 93,000t, was 11% higher than in November 2020, despite the ongoing challenges faced...
N.Ireland
NI Agriculture Minister: 5th bird flu case south of border
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, has updated his Stormont Assembly colleagues regarding the current Avian Influenza - bird flu...
Pig/Poultry
UK pork showcased at tasting event in China
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) showcased UK pork to key influencers from Chinese media at a tasting event...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu cases in Scotland and Cumbria confirmed
Two more cases of avian influenza (bird flu), this time in Scotland and Cumbria, have been confirmed by government as...
Pig/Poultry
Wales sets up emergency coordination centre to deal with bird flu crisis
Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has established an emergency coordination centre to help Wales deal with the current...
World News
NFU Scotland calls for immediate halt to pork imports
The National Famers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK government calling for immediate action to stop imports of...
Pig/Poultry
Changes to zinc use in pig feed discussed at seminars
“There will be challenges but also great opportunities in the coming months for Irish pig farmers, given the upcoming changes...
Pig/Poultry
28 cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza now recorded across England
The government has confirmed that there are now 28 cases of Avian Influenza H5N1 in England. There was also one...
