Code of Practice for Salmonella Control
Published on 13 November 2009
ONE route for Salmonella entering the food chain is through animals eating contaminated animal feed.
The main purpose of the Code, published by Defra in partnership with the Food Standards Agency, is to provide information on best practice, and to help those involved in the manufacture, storage and transport of feeds to minimise the risk of Salmonella contamination
Biosecurity for housed broilers
Published on 17 June 2009
THIS booklet from the Food Standards Agency explains the benefits of good biosecurity, as a means of preventing diseases of poultry and the colonisation of broiler chickens with campylobacter - the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK.
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Focus on Climate Change and Poultry Farming
Published on 17 June 2009
POULTRY flocks are particularly vulnerable to climate change because birds can only tolerate narrow temperature ranges. This fact sheet from Farming Futures offers information on the opportunities and challenges presented by climate change for poultry farmers.
Focus on Livestock and Climate Change
Published on 16 June 2009
CLIMATE change presents new challenges and opportunities for livestock farmers. This factsheet from Farming Futures looks at the important welfare issues and productivity impacts of climate change on farm businesses, adaptation suggestions and mitigation measures.
Nicarbazin - How to reduce nicarbazin residues in chicken
Published on 16 June 2009
THIS fact sheet from the Food Standards Agency provides on-farm feed management and distribution recommendations to control nicarbazin, a specified feed additive used to control coccidiosis in poultry. Further advice and guidance can be found on the Food Standards Agency website.
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Focus on Precision Technology
Published on 15 June 2009
PRECISION Technology is electronic equipment used to improve the precision of farming operations. It can help optimise a farm's resources and manage inputs more efficiently. This fact sheet gives examples of technology in action, the opportunities, the risks and where to learn more.
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How to protect your livestock from on-farm lead poisoning
Published on 27 May 2009
LAST year 2,500 animals in the UK were withheld from the food chain because of the risk of lead poisoning - find out how you can prevent contamination on your farm.
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