Beyond the farmyard idyll: The real struggles of UK poultry producers

British poultry farmers have been weathering a continuous storm of problems. Their struggles are many, but there are five hurdles that stand out above the rest.

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Are ticks responsible for bluetongue outbreaks in the UK?

While ticks are known to carry the bluetongue virus, it could be unlikely that they are the cause of the recent outbreaks in the UK especially during the current cold weather.

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Bluetongue: vigilance and biosecurity remain critical

The discovery of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk has triggered Temporary Control Zones and heightened surveillance across the UK. Livestock farmers should be on high alert.

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How can the use of robotics support farmers?

Robotics bring enhanced efficiency in poultry farming, such as robotic feed and water dispensing, also supporting egg producers with technologies to collect and pack eggs.

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Predicting disease outbreaks using historical data

The Livetec Systems App provides poultry farmers with historical avian influenza case data allowing them to build defensive strategies to protect their birds.

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Improving poultry farming with the power of data

Poultry farmers are embracing the technological revolution to forecast future outcomes and optimise their operations to deliver better results using data and analytics.

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Drones in farming: helping your farm from above

The applications for drones in farming are limitless, with many forward-thinking producers and farmers making the most of the opportunities this technology can bring.

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Artificial intelligence in farming: how to use AI in agriculture

How can artificial intelligence and farming work together? AI has a lot of benefits for farmers, including the ability to streamline operations.

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UK officially declared avian influenza free

A landmark was passed on the 2 January 2024 as the UK was declared free of any active cases of avian influenza, so after many years - it is officially free from HPAI.

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Livetec’s film with the WFO shown at COP28

Livetec systems, the UK’s leading experts in biosecurity, have produced a documentary that will be shown as part of the World Farmers Organisation’s (WFO) delegation at COP28.

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