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UK Poultry Health and Welfare Group

WebThe UK Poultry Health and Welfare Group (PHWG), formed in 2013, brings together each part of the UK poultry sector engaged in breeding and rearing poultry species for …

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Covid-19: Where the poultry industry stands on testing …

WebAs the Covid-19 vaccination programme rolls out across the country it is worth reflecting on the current status of controls currently in place across the UK poultry meat …

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Navigating antibiotic use in British poultry meat production

WebWe do not use antibiotics preventatively and zero fluroquinolones were used in chicken meat production in 2022. Our Stewardship data shows a proactive and …

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Introduction to Campylobacter

WebCampylobacter. Campylobacter is a genus (group) of bacteria which has a characteristic curved ‘S’ or spiral shape. This group of bacteria has been known to cause …

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BPC’s response to new Animal Health and Welfare …

WebFor meat chickens, ‘initial priorities’ include adopting welfare-improving technology to support better stockmanship and implementing the Better Chicken …

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Let’s redefine sustainability

WebPoultry is the nation’s favourite meat, and its popularity is growing by 3-4% annually, with each of us eating over 26kg of poultry every year. Poultry is a legitimate …

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Paving the way: celebrating ten years of Antibiotic …

WebOpenness to change, encouraging innovation and sharing best practice drives excellence in bird health and welfare – and, this year, the turkeys are taking …

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BPC Antibiotics Report 2020

WebThe British Poultry Council has released its 2020 Antibiotic Stewardship Report which highlights the achievements made by the British poultry meat sector’s drive …

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British poultry award winners are ‘a national success …

WebBPC award winners recognised for exceptional individual contributions to the resilience of the industry that is feeding the nation. BPC Chair, Graeme Dear and event …

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BPC’s response to BBC Countryfile’s coverage on the use of …

WebBPC’s response “Celebrating our world-leading bird health and welfare standards is at the heart of British poultry meat production. Our drive for excellence in …

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BPC Antibiotics Report 2019

WebThe British Poultry Council has released its 2019 Antibiotic Stewardship Report which highlights the achievements made by the British poultry meat sector’s drive …

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Biosecurity photobook highlights good practice

WebThe Poultry Health and Welfare Group (PHWG) have partnered with Government to produce a photo gallery that highlights good examples of biosecurity …

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Avian Influenza confirmed at UK farms

WebPublic Health England (PHE) has declared that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency have stated that bird flu poses a …

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Colleges & Universities

WebPOULTRY RELATED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES & TRAINING PROVIDERS IN THE UK. Below is a list of Colleges, Universities and Training Providers that run poultry related …

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British poultry farmers welcome updated welfare code

WebThe British Poultry Council (BPC) has played a key role in updating the existing welfare code to reflect the very latest science, regulation and industry best …

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Why use ionophores

WebBritish Poultry Council Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths, said: “The British poultry meat sector’s drive for excellence in bird health and welfare has been delivering …

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