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What is a layer chicken?
Layer chickens are specially raised to lay eggs, with over 39 million layers in the UK accounting for 86% of the eggs the population consume every year the market is worth £1 billion.
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Can humans get bird flu?
Avian influenza A viruses typically do not usually infect people, although the H5N1 and H7N9 strains are most commonly responsible when they do.
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Livetec to attend the Poultry Network conference!
Livetec's Technical Director, Julian Sparrey will be giving a keynote address at the Poultry Network Conference on the 8th September at the Harper Adams University campus.
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Who discovered avian influenza?
The origins of avian influenza (AI), also known as bird flu, goes back a long way but has hit the headlines recently with the highest recorded outbreak in history.
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The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted
APHA confirms that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) introduced last November will be lifted from 12pm on Tuesday 16 August.
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What to do in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
It is essential that farm businesses understand the measures that must be adhered to when they are in an avian influenza protection zone.
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Livetec launches new online emergency help form
Livetec are pleased to announce the launch of our 24-hour emergency help form to our team of experts, supporting the 24/7 working environment of UK poultry farmers.
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Building the future of biosecurity
The farming industry continues too face a multitude of challenges, one in particular being disease. Biosecurity is the future of livestock protection.
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What is Newcastle disease in poultry?
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease that affects poultry and can lead to significant losses in poultry populations.
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What is structural and operational biosecurity?
There are many levels to biosecurity. Operational and structural biosecurity both encompass different measures that protect farm businesses.
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