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Livetec to attend the Poultry.Network Conference 2023!
Livetec will be attending the Poultry.Network Conference at the Harper Adams University in Newport, Shropshire on the 6th September 2023. Visit us there.
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An update on bird flu in wild birds and its impact on UK farmers
UK poultry farmers should remain in a state of high alert as the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 continues to devastate wild bird colonies across the country.
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SRUC appoints Livetec’s Peter Kettlewell as an Emeritus Fellow
Livetec's Peter Kettlewell has been appointed as an Emeritus Fellow at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in recognition of his work towards the welfare of animals.
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Swan upping and the rising cases of avian influenza
Avian influenza cases in the UK have started emerging earlier in the year. Current cases include a decline in cygnets and HPAI confirmed at a poultry farm in Kent.
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Airborne H5N1 Particles in Commercial Poultry Production
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) recently published a report on the role of airborne particles in HPAI (H5N1) in commercial poultry production units, find out more.
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Salmonella and hepatitis E virus: Biosecurity on pig farms
APHA gathered a group of experts from 12 European countries to work on project BIOPIGEE, aiming to reduce Salmonella and hepatitis V virus in pigs and protect public health.
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What is biosecurity?
Biosecurity is essential for livestock protection, but what actually is it and how can farmers implement the measures in their farming businesses?
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Avian influenza in pets
According to a recent report by the World Health Organisation, the avian influenza virus H5N1, is on the rise in cats. The source of exposure to the virus is still unknown.
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Understanding fomites and their role in avian flu
Fomites are any objects or surfaces that can harbour and spread infectious organisms. Some common examples of fomites include clothes, equipment, tools, surfaces, and furniture. In the context of avian flu, fomites play a crucial role in the spread of the virus, as birds often shed the virus onto various surfaces and objects.
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Livetec wins at the National Egg and Poultry Awards 2023
In recognition of our ongoing support for the UK’s poultry farmers Livetec were nominated for the Trade Supplier of the Year 2023, and are so pleased to have won!
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