How is avian influenza transmitted?

Avian flu affects the respiratory, gastro-intestinal, reproductive or nervous system in many types of poultry birds and this season has been the worst on record.

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How can biosecurity concerns be reduced at animal facilities?

To produce a comprehensive biosecurity and contingency plan is best done as a partnership between the farm owner, or operations manager, with a specialist like Livetec Systems. 

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What is Colibacillosis?

Colibacillosis can cause serious problems in poultry, including decreased egg production, increased mortality, and reduced weight gain, resulting in financial loss for farmers.

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What should you consider if you are rapidly scaling your farm business?

With increasing demand for more homegrown products from British agriculture some farmers have an eye on growing their business, but what are the risks involved in upscaling?

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What is Blackhead disease (Histomoniasis)?

Blackhead disease is a poultry disease that gets its name from the characteristic black heads that develop on the necks of infected birds and is most commonly found in turkeys.

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Livetec to attend the BFREPA annual conference

Livetec are looking forward to meeting some of our clients at the British Free Range Egg Producers Association Conference and Exhibition in Birmingham on 29th September 2022.

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The NEX®: New updated training leaflet and packaging

Livetec are pleased to unveil the new, redesigned packaging for the Livetec NEX®, alongside a brand new look for our step by step NEX® training and information leaflet.

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Why biosecurity planning helps prevent diseases on farms

Excellent biosecurity on farms protects against notifiable diseases such as bird flu and other endemic diseases, giving farmers operational security and peace of mind.

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How to maintain biosecurity

Maintaining a year round set of biosecurity procedures at a farm business is vital as it only takes one lapse and you could have a disease outbreak like bird flu on your hands.

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What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria commonly found in poultry, that can cause food poisoning in humans, but can also be found in other meats, eggs, and dairy products.

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