URGENT: Salmonella Samples Some samples are still being sent to the old lab address. We have been making daily runs to collect these samples, however, this has now ended and the old pre-paid envelopes will no longer be accepted by the Royal Mail. Any samples sent to the old Milton address will not be collected, logged, or… Read more »
June 2022 Newsletter
URGENT: Salmonella Samples Some samples are still being sent to the old lab address. We have been making daily runs to collect these samples, however, this has now ended and the old pre-paid envelopes will no longer be accepted by the Royal Mail. Any samples sent to the old Milton address will not be collected, logged, or… Read more »
May 2022 Newsletter
URGENT: Salmonella Samples Some samples are still being sent to the old lab address. We have been making daily runs to collect these samples, however, this has now ended and the old pre-paid envelopes will no longer be accepted by the Royal Mail. Any samples sent to the old Milton address will not be collected, logged, or… Read more »
April 2022 Newsletter
URGENT: Salmonella Samples Some samples are still being sent to the old lab address. We have been making daily runs to collect these samples, however, this has now ended and the old pre-paid envelopes will no longer be accepted by the Royal Mail. Any samples sent to the old Milton address will not be collected, logged, or… Read more »
“We must improve pet poultry services…”
“We must improve pet poultry services” Owners often struggle to access healthcare of pet poultry, but during the avian influenza outbreak, these birds have been neglected further by veterinary practices, argue Henrietta Kodilinye-Sims and Alex Royden (PHS Lead Vet (Northwest)). This must be addressed both in the short term and for future provision of care:… Read more »
Game Site Assessments and Assurance Schemes
With a vast array of assessments and assurance schemes now available for game bird sites, the PHS game bird vets have put together this handy guide to help you choose the best one for you. You can also view a larger version of the guide, here. For more information and to speak to a game… Read more »
How farmers can achieve better broiler leg health
Broilers are bred to be fast-growing, with average daily liveweight gains of about 68g and final kill weights typically exceeding 2.8kg, according to Aviagen Ross 308 performance objectives. This makes them susceptible to leg health issues, which are estimated to reduce profits by 10-40%. Vet Marie Menniti of Poultry Health Services, Edinburgh says it’s difficult… Read more »
Avian Influenza Paperwork for Game Farmers
In the latest ‘The Expert View’ blog post on ShootHub by GunsOnPegs (sponsored by PHS), PHS’s Lead Gamebird Vet, William Ingham, explains that whilst Avian Influenza is a devastating disease, and we are continuing to see cases in the UK, by ensuring your business and birds are registered, you can make control of the disease… Read more »
How to make next season the best ever on your shoot
In the latest ‘The Expert View’ blog post on ShootHub by GunsOnPegs (sponsored by PHS), PHS’s Lead Gamebird Vet, William Ingham, explains that now that the dust has settled and you’ve had time to take stock on last season, it is time to look ahead to next season – what can you do now to… Read more »
March 2022 Newsletter
URGENT: Salmonella Samples Our new lab has been open for just over 4 months and whilst most clients are now using our new address at Newbridge Scientific, 1 Melville Park, Newbridge Industrial Estate, Clifton Hall Road, EH28 8PJ some samples are still being sent to the old address. We have been making daily runs to collect these… Read more »