Is bird flu a notifiable disease?

Bird flu is classified as a notifiable disease by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

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Where did bird flu come from?

Bird flu, a highly-pathogenic notifiable disease, is not a new threat to poultry farmers. Read more about the history of bird flu, including where it came from.

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Farm planning: Reducing the risk of disease

A farm plan is a document which defines a strategy for managing both financial and physical aspects of your farming business.

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How to plan a poultry farm

What has to be considered when looking at starting a farm business in today's commercial farming environment.

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Do farm buildings need planning permission?

Farms have the same type of planning regulations as other types of property but some planning rules have special conditions which apply to agricultural buildings and land.

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How to review your biosecurity plan

Reviewing your biosecurity plan can be a daunting task but there are some steps you can take which will help you navigate the process.

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Backyard Poultry: Best Biosecurity Practices

What can backyard poultry owners and small producers do to mitigate the risks of diseases, like bird flu infecting their flock?

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Vote for Livetec at the National Egg & Poultry Awards!

We are excited to announce that Livetec have been nominated for Trade Supplier of the Year at the National Egg and Poultry Awards! Vote now.

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Heat stress: The increasing challenges to farmers

Heat stress is becoming more of a problem for poultry farmers in recent years as temperatures in the UK continue to rise in the summer months causing distress in many flocks.

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Livetec to attend the Bedfordshire Young Farmers Rally

Our Livetec team will be at the Bedfordshire Young Farmers Rally this Saturday 21st May talking about biosecurity, career opportunities and providing advice!

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