Avian influenza has cost the UK poultry sector millions of pounds in losses, thousands of hours in disruption, and untold stress for farmers. In an industry where one outbreak can close down a business overnight, the message is clear: biosecurity can no longer be reactive. It has to be proactive.
That’s why Livetec, in partnership with the British Poultry Council (BPC), hosted a webinar last week to introduce Livestock Protect. Our award-winning digital platform that’s transforming how biosecurity is managed across the sector.
The session brought together industry experts and producers to explore how we can move away from “firefighting” outbreaks and instead use data, foresight, and technology to protect flocks, livelihoods, and the wider food system.
Why this matters
For too long, producers have been left relying on paper, fragmented data, and reactive processes. In an industry where every hour counts during an outbreak, that’s not good enough.
Livestock Protect changes that.
As Neal Samet, Director, explained during the webinar:
“We’ve managed over 300 disease outbreaks on the frontline, and we know the stress that brings to farmers. That experience shaped Livestock Protect, a platform designed to make biosecurity easier to manage, faster to act on, and ultimately more effective.”
What we explored in the webinar
- From crisis to control, how digitising operations saves hours on farm, reduces stress, and helps producers get back on track faster.
- Data that empowers real-time outbreak alerts, wild bird surveillance, and predictive mapping give farmers the tools to plan ahead.
- Measuring biosecurity, the EBAS assessment helps producers see exactly where vulnerabilities lie and how to improve them.
Jack Hughes, Livetec’s Biosecurity Advisor, demonstrated EBAS in action, highlighting its value:
“Biosecurity isn’t just an audit, it’s a mindset. EBAS show’s producers where they’re strong, where they’re vulnerable, and gives them practical steps to reduce risk across the supply chain.”
- Full visibility of movements, with Access Protect, every visitor and vehicle is tracked via QR codes, giving complete traceability.
- Prepared for anything, Emergency Response Plans are instantly available, cutting response times from days to minutes.
The bigger picture
As BPC CEO Richard Griffiths summed up: “Accurate, real-time data is key to building resilience and ensuring food security. Our work with Livetec is about moving from firefighting to foresight.”
And this is just the beginning. Looking ahead, the next evolution of Livestock Protect will integrate migratory bird data and weather patterns to predict risks before they arrive on UK farms.
Ready to see it for yourself?
If you couldn’t make the webinar, don’t worry. You can still experience how Livestock Protect can transform your biosecurity strategy. Book a 1-to-1 demo today and see the future of poultry biosecurity in action.
