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How does Marek’s disease impact chicken, poultry and farming?
Marek’s disease is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects chickens and is recorded to have mortality rates from tumours reaching between 40% and 80%.
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What is Coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis is a disease of the intestinal tract caused by the protozoan parasites of the subclass Coccidia, genus Eimeria which chickens are susceptible to.
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Poultry farm biosecurity checklist
Without a robust biosecurity plan in place a poultry farm business leaves itself vulnerable to a potential disease outbreak and a biosecurity checklist is at the heart of it.
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Northern Ireland and Wales announce housing order
Housing orders for Northern Ireland and Wales have been announced, following a decision made by the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Charting the current avian influenza (AI) landscape
British poultry farmers are facing the worst-ever avian flu outbreak ever recorded, eclipsing the previously record high level, with 2.3 million birds lost so far this season.
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Housing order declared across the whole of England
A mandatory housing order for England has been announced from 00:01 on Monday 7th November 2022 instructing all poultry and captive bird keepers to keep their birds indoors.
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New measures announced to support poultry industry with bird flu
Defra has announced new measures, designed to support the British poultry industry with bird flu, including compensation and marketing.
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What can I build on agricultural land without planning permission?
If you are developing your farm's agricultural land to increase performance you can save time and money on the planning process with Permitted Development Rights (PDRs).
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain
The Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the country, starting midday on Monday 17th October.
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Do you need planning permission to build a barn on agricultural land?
If you are looking to expand your farm's storage space or increase the output of your farm business, a new barn is often needed, but do you need planning permission?
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