At Livetec, we are committed to delivering high-quality, practical training that empowers teams to work safely, efficiently, and confidently. Recently, Amy Davies, one of our Biosecurity Advisors, delivered British Poultry Passport accredited Biosecurity and Manual Handling training to the catching team at Jonah’s Handling Ltd, a respected poultry handling specialist now part of the Livetec portfolio. By delivering the courses in-person, Amy ensured the training was aligned to the specific challenges of poultry catching operations, whilst being fully compliant with accredited standards. Participants fully engaged with Amy who combined practical techniques reflecting the highest standards of animal welfare and workplace safety.
Why Biosecurity Training is Critical in Poultry
Biosecurity is fundamental in the poultry sector to prevent disease and protect animal welfare, maintaining a safe and compliant supply chain. The British Poultry Passport-accredited Biosecurity course equips poultry teams with the knowledge to prevent contamination, manage disease risks and implement effective protocols. For catching teams, understanding how to reduce risk on farms and play an active role in minimising potential disease transmission and contamination between birds, equipment, and sheds on farms is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s essential for maintaining welfare standards, reducing overall risk.
The Value of Manual Handling in Poultry Operations
Catching and handling poultry involves repetitive movements, lifting live / moving birds in a variety of challenging environments. Our Manual Handling training gives staff the practical techniques to reduce strain and prevent injury while maintaining control and care of the birds. Correct posture, ergonomic lifting, and proper handling methods ensure both the safety of staff and the welfare of poultry, helping to reduce stress, other handling injuries and downgrades at the processing plant.
Why Face-to-Face Training Works
While online training provides flexibility, in-person sessions offer unique advantages for poultry operations:
- Hands-on demonstrations aligned to participant experience with respect to live bird handling.
- Real-time feedback on posture and technique.
- Appreciation / knowledge of the actual working environment and equipment.
- Interactive discussion addressing the challenges staff face on-site.
At Jonah’s Handling, the catching team actively engaged in all courses, refreshing and reinforcing their existing values.
Investing in Your Team
Effective poultry training goes beyond compliance, it builds capable, confident, and safe teams. Face-to-face learning empowers staff to perform physically demanding roles efficiently, protect their health, and upholds the highest standards of animal welfare.
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