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Infectious bursal disease and its affects on young chickens
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a highly contagious, worldwide disease that primarily infects young chickens of about three to eight weeks of age and can also infect turkeys and wild birds. It was first discovered in 1962 in Gumboro, Delaware USA.
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What is Necrotic Enteritis?
Necrotic Enteritis is caused by overgrowth of Clostridium perfringens type A (foodborne illness) and to some extent type C, in the small intestine.
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What is Avian Metapneumovirus Rhinotracheitis / TRT?
Avian Metapneumovirus, which used to be known as avian pneumovirus (APV) and avian rhinotracheitis (ART) virus, causes a severe infection in the respiratory tract system in turkeys. It is also associated with swollen head syndrome in broiler breeders and broilers.
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The Livetec Systems App: the app you need to protect your poultry
The Livetec Systems App provides farmers and backyard keepers with the tools they need to help protect their birds, by getting ahead of the spread of bird flu.
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What is Mycoplasma synoviae?
Mycoplasma synoviae was first recognised as a chronic infection in chicken and turkeys in 1982. We know now that it affects the respiratory system, bones and joints of birds.
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Where is the UK poultry industry for emergency on-farm killing?
In 2021, a short anonymous survey was held with the approval of the University of Edinburgh Human Ethical Review Committee into the use of cervical dislocation in the UK.
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Could gulls increase avian influenza rates this summer?
The UK and European authorities have warned of wild gulls contributing to a rise of avian influenza. Black-headed Gulls (which breed inland), could increase the risk of poultry contracting avian flu in July to August 2023.
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DAERA lifts AIPZ across Northern Ireland
DAERA has lifted the AIPZ across Northern Ireland. This brings relief to farmers. However, it is still important to practise good biosecurity measures.
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Policy change: Option 2 for secondary cleansing and disinfection
Defra has made a change in policy relating to Option 2 secondary Cleansing and Disinfection (C&D), on an avian influenza infected premises.
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Livetec Systems nominated Trade Supplier of the Year at the 2023 National Egg & Poultry Awards!
Livetec Systems have again been nominated Trade Supplier of the Year at the 2023 National Egg & Poultry Awards and you can vote through the links provided in this blog.
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