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Meet the Team – Nikky Motley – Commercial Manager Nikky joined PHS in March 2016 following a long and varied service in the public sector. Nikky became Commercial Manager in August 2018 leading a team that is focused on the successful delivery of daily commercial operations. Drawing on experience including 10 years in a police […] Read more

The Five Freedoms and Beyond: Prioritizing AnimalWelfare in Poultry Farming Animal welfare is key to poultry health, beginning with the Five Freedoms: freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain or injury, fear and distress, and the ability to express natural behaviour. These are often addressed through proper housing design and consistent access to feed and […] Read more

Avian Influenza Update: first case of HPAI in Brazil. On 15th May 2025, Brazil confirmed an outbreak of HPAI in a commercial broiler breeder farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. As a result, that state lost its HPAI-free status, which will put restrictions on exports of poultry from that state. Brazil is […] Read more

AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE. New cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continue to appear; at the time of writing this newsletter, the latest confirmed case of H5N1 was in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, on the 14th April 2025.  Please remain vigilant and ring us if you think that your birds may be suffering from Avian Influenza; we […] Read more

AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE. New cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continue to appear; at the time of writing this newsletter, the latest confirmed case of H5N1 was in a backyard premises in Co Durham. Please remain vigilant and ring us if you think that your birds may be suffering from Avian Influenza; we have been […] Read more

Avian Influenza Update. New cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continue to appear; at the time of writing this newsletter, the latest confirmed case of H5N1 was in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Please remain vigilant and ring us if you think that your birds may be suffering from Avian Influenza; we have been involved […] Read more

IMPORTANT – A human case of avian flu was detected in England. A case of avian flu has been detected in a single individual on a farm in the Midlands.  It is important to remember to wear full PPE whilst in contact with birds, including FFP3 facemasks, overalls (with the hood of the overall over the […] Read more

At this time of the year, we would like to thank all our clients for choosing PHS vets and placing your trust in us. We look forward to working with you throughout this year to find new opportunities and to continue to support your business. We wish everyone a happy and successful 2025!   Avian […] Read more