How to rear broiler chickens

Chicken is the meat of choice for UK consumers, with 20 million birds entering the supply chain each week and 1.16 billion of them processed each year, but how are they farmed?

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How to prevent a disease outbreak on-farm

With the increasing risks of disease outbreaks to farms across the UK, it is critical that farm businesses don’t take biosecurity for granted.

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The Livetec team attends the National Egg and Poultry Awards

Livetec enjoyed the National Egg and Poultry Awards last night in London, as we were nominated for Trade Supplier of the Year!

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Livetec Systems adds electric vehicles to fleet

We are delighted to announce that we have added two new Volkswagen electric vehicles to our fleet as part of our commitment to lowering our carbon footprint.

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Is bird flu a notifiable disease?

Bird flu is classified as a notifiable disease by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

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Where did bird flu come from?

Bird flu, a highly-pathogenic notifiable disease, is not a new threat to poultry farmers. Read more about the history of bird flu, including where it came from.

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Farm planning: Reducing the risk of disease

A farm plan is a document which defines a strategy for managing both financial and physical aspects of your farming business.

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How to plan a poultry farm

What has to be considered when looking at starting a farm business in today's commercial farming environment.

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Do farm buildings need planning permission?

Farms have the same type of planning regulations as other types of property but some planning rules have special conditions which apply to agricultural buildings and land.

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How to review your biosecurity plan

Reviewing your biosecurity plan can be a daunting task but there are some steps you can take which will help you navigate the process.

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