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RSPB temporarily bans game bird releases to stop disease
The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) is temporarily prohibiting the release of captive bred gamebirds and mallards for shooting in the UK this summer. This is to help limit the spread of avian influenza.
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The British Lion Code launched version 8
On its 25th anniversary, the British Lion Code of Practice introduced version 8, incorporating the most recent scientific and veterinary guidance, along with industry knowledge.
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What are red mites?
Red mites in poultry are scientifically known as Dermanyssus gallinae. Red mites are a parasite that feeds off the blood of poultry. Birds that can get infected by red mites include chickens, pigeons, turkeys, canaries, and various wild birds.
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What is Avian Encephalomyelitis?
Avian Encephalomyelitis, also known as Tremovirus A, is a viral disease which impacts the central nervous system (CNS) of young chickens. Other mammals that can be affected by the disease include turkeys, pigeons and Japanese quail.
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Infectious bursal disease and its affects on young chickens
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a highly contagious, worldwide disease that primarily infects young chickens of about three to eight weeks of age and can also infect turkeys and wild birds. It was first discovered in 1962 in Gumboro, Delaware USA.
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What is Necrotic Enteritis?
Necrotic Enteritis is caused by overgrowth of Clostridium perfringens type A (foodborne illness) and to some extent type C, in the small intestine.
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What is Avian Metapneumovirus Rhinotracheitis / TRT?
Avian Metapneumovirus, which used to be known as avian pneumovirus (APV) and avian rhinotracheitis (ART) virus, causes a severe infection in the respiratory tract system in turkeys. It is also associated with swollen head syndrome in broiler breeders and broilers.
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The Livetec Systems App: the app you need to protect your poultry
The Livetec Systems App provides farmers and backyard keepers with the tools they need to help protect their birds, by getting ahead of the spread of bird flu.
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What is Mycoplasma synoviae?
Mycoplasma synoviae was first recognised as a chronic infection in chicken and turkeys in 1982. We know now that it affects the respiratory system, bones and joints of birds.
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Where is the UK poultry industry for emergency on-farm killing?
In 2021, a short anonymous survey was held with the approval of the University of Edinburgh Human Ethical Review Committee into the use of cervical dislocation in the UK.
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