Poultry

It is now a legal requirement for all birdkeepers within the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to follow ‘strict biosecurity measures' to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by the Humane League on claims the Defra Secretary was acting ‘unlawfully’ in allowing so-called ‘fast-growing chickens’

The World Organisation for Animal Health has ruled that the UK is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza

Removing soya from hen diets has helped an Aberdeenshire free-range egg and packing business reduce its carbon footprint by 57%

RSPCA Assured has released a number of updates and clarifications to the new RSPCA laying hen welfare standards

Farmers have been warned to ensure their human biosecurity is effective

The Government confirmed 43,000 temporary seasonal worker visas would be available for horticulture in 2025 – which is 2,000 fewer than was available in 2024

The supermarket has also introduced new stocking density requirements for its fresh chickens, aimed at improving their quality life

A passion for poultry led Ivory Arden to a career in the industry

White eggs currently account for only 10% of sales but Morrisons says a white egg is a more ‘environmentally friendly egg’ than traditional brown