This is a project that starts in autumn 2021 to investigate the role of rodents as reservoirs of pig and poultry diseases, and what might happen under the proposed new stricter European and National regulations on rodenticide use. Using a combination of field data collection and modelling, researchers will look at how ecologically-based rodent control… Read more »
What does it take to succeed in poultry production in different parts of the world?
Sara Perez, Clinical Director at Poultry Health Services, joins other poultry leaders from France, Mexico, China, Brazil and USA amongst other countries to discuss the latest developments in the regional poultry markets and to celebrate “World Poultry Day”. Join us on a trip around the globe! https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health/poultry/spotlight-poultry-chicken-trends
May 2021 Newsletter
What can be done practically at farm level to monitor red mite? By Megan Wood BVSc MRCVS, PHS Sheriff Hutton (York) As we have now reached Spring, it is time to look ahead to warmer days and what can be done at farm level to control red mite through Spring and Summer. This month we… Read more »
Prevention is better than cure: the importance of biosecurity for rearing operators
In the latest ‘The Expert View’ blog post on ShootHub by GunsOnPegs (sponsored by PHS), Jennifer Lock, Avian Specialist at Boehringer Ingelheim, explains that when it comes to game bird health, prevention is better than cure. This means that time and money spent ensuring your rearing operation has excellent biosecurity is never a wasted investment…. Read more »
VetPartners Farm Magazine (Issue 1)
For all things Farm, why not check out VetPartners first issue of their new Farm Magazine? Click here to open the magazine in a new window. If you would like to discuss any of the topics in the magazine, please do not hesitate to contact your local PHS branch
VetPartners Pig & Poultry Magazine (Issue 1)
To read the first issue of the new VetPartners Pig & Poultry Magazine, please click here to open the magazine in a new window. Issue 1 includes information about poultry laboratory testing in “Poultry Laboratory: To test or not to test” and a brief review of biosecurity in poultry enterprises by Sheriff Hutton vet, Joaquin Percebal…. Read more »
April 2021 Newsletter
The impact of bacteria on water quality by Natalia Furman DVM MRCVS Did you know that up to 70% of the chicken’s body weight is water? Water plays an important role in digestion, absorption of food, transportation of nutrients in the body and elimination of waste products via urine. Water with high levels of bacteria… Read more »
Gamebird health issues to consider ahead of this season
In the latest ‘The Expert View’ blog post on ShootHub by GunsOnPegs (sponsored by PHS), PHS’s Lead Gamebird Vet, Will Ingham, explains the main health issues you should consider before the 2021 season begins. Click here to read the blog post. If you have any questions or would like to discuss game bird health issues,… Read more »
Gamebird Health Plans: more than a tick-box exercise
In the latest ‘The Expert View’ blog post on ShootHub by GunsOnPegs (sponsored by PHS), PHS’s Lead Gamebird Vet, Will Ingham, outlines how a Health Plan can benefit your birds and your shoot for the season ahead. Click here to read the blog post. If you’re interested in a health plan for your rearing site… Read more »
March 2021 Newsletter
PHS Edinburgh has moved! PHS Edinburgh has outgrown its current facilities at Pentlands Science Park, south of Edinburgh. The Scottish branch has moved to a new site at Newbridge, west of the city, and the poultry laboratory, which will be known as Newbridge Scientific, will relocate over the coming months. The new building has been… Read more »