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The importance of good water hygiene for layer farms
At last year’s BFREPA Conference, Charles Macleod, the Commercial Manager, Layers at St David’s Poultry Team, delivered a presentation on the importance and

The importance of good gut health in broilers
When looking at a bird’s digestion, this obviously starts at the beak where salivary glands begin the digestion process. Feed then descends into

Using organic acids to promote growth and reduce cellulitis rejects in broilers
Rejects across the broiler industry have been rising year-on-year and are often down to cellulitis. The reasons for the cellulitis can include disease

ABC pH
What is ABC pH? ABC pH is a buffered blend of organic acids with copper and zinc. Acids included are Formic Acid, Propionic

Essential Oils Boost Calf Health
Alternative therapies are being widely used in other sectors to improve livestock health, however, with a lack of research in the dairy industry

The Dutch livestock industry and antibiotics usage
The Netherlands’ policy to reduce the amount of antibiotic (AB) medication used in livestock production is often hailed as a paragon of achievement.