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Avian influenza outbreaks in the UK

Avian influenza outbreaks in the UK

14 February 2023

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a notifiable disease. Follow a timeline of cases in the UK since September 2022.

Livetec to exhibit at the Pig and Poultry Fair 2024!

Livetec to exhibit at the Pig and Poultry Fair 2024!

10 April 2024

The Livetec team are preparing to exhibit at the British Pig and Poultry Fair 2024 at the NEC Birmingham on the 15th and 16th May. Come and see us at stand 12 - 250.

Could Scotland ban colony cages?

Could Scotland ban colony cages?

4 April 2024

Scotland has proposed controversial new legislation to see a halt on building new enriched cages by 2030, followed by a complete ban on all cage-produced eggs by 2034.

UK Government declares GB free from avian influenza

UK Government declares GB free from avian influenza

3 April 2024

On the 29th March 2024, a significant milestone was reached when the UK government self-declared Great Britain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Concerns rise as bird flu found in cow’s milk

Concerns rise as bird flu found in cow’s milk

2 April 2024

On the 25 March 2024 it was confirmed that milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas had tested positive for avian influenza which was though to come from migrating wild birds.

UK announces mandatory bird registration to combat bird flu

UK announces mandatory bird registration to combat bird flu

20 March 2024

In a significant move to bolster defences against Avian Influenza (AI), the British Government announced new mandatory bird registration requirements on the 19th March 2024.

Biosecurity: changing minds not just boots

Biosecurity: changing minds not just boots

12 March 2024

Effective biosecurity doesn’t start and end with a boot dip. It needs a change of mindset. Find out how biosecurity is more than just a change of footwear.

International pig day: celebrating pigs in farming

International pig day: celebrating pigs in farming

1 March 2024

World Pig Day gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of these animals, their farmers and their importance to the nation!

Expanding your flock: building new poultry housing in the UK

Expanding your flock: building new poultry housing in the UK

26 February 2024

For a UK poultry farmer, expanding your holding with new buildings offers exciting opportunities for increased production and diversification, but how do you go about it?