New project to improve feather cover
The egg sector has embarked upon a new project to work towards a position where beak trimming is not necessary.
The egg industry is coordinating a new project to monitor 25 commercially sized farms to develop bespoke management plans for managing feather cover.
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Further drop in antibiotic use and resistance
The latest government VARSS report for antibiotic use during 2018 for farm animals shows a continuing downward trend – half the use of 2014. The pig and poultry sectors are at the forefront of the UK’s success in reducing antibiotic use in farm producing species. The poultry sector has led the way, decreasing use by 80% since 2012. BEIC collects data regarding antibiotic use in layers.
Posted on: 08 December 2019
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Yorkshire Egg Producers discuss feather cover
General challenges in egg production and ways of maintaining feather cover were discussed at the January meeting at a workshop run by the Laying Hen Welfare Forum. Key concerns were disease challenges, litter quality and ventilation. Providing enrichments, including pecking blocks, was found to be useful by many producers to maintain feather cover.
Posted on: 14 February 2020
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The work of the Laying Hen Welfare Forum is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
