Poultry
A Beginner’s Guide to Egg Grading and Handling
Egg grading of table (eating) eggs describes the process in which eggs are classified and categorised based on their production standard, shape, weight and hygiene level. Egg grading and marketing are regulated under UK legislation to ensure quality, safety, and transparency for consumers. Compliance with these requirements is essential for all egg producers and sellers…
Poultry Health for Beginners
As a keeper of poultry it is important to know the signs and symptoms of some common health issues, as well as how to prevent and treat pests and diseases that can impact on their health and welfare. Sourcing stock Sourcing high health stock from reputable breeders is critical in reducing the incidence of poor…
Safe Poultry Handling
Safe poultry handling not only describes the physical act of handling poultry but also how to approach your birds and how to move through the flock. Poultry should be inspected regularly since as a prey species they conceal injuries, so handling them regularly will allow you to inspect their health when you may not be…
Agribusiness News December 2024 – Sheep & Turkeys
Christmas Costs The American Farm Bureau Federation has recently published their findings for the cost of a thanksgiving dinner for 2024. This is done annually by deploying volunteer shoppers over 50 states to buy specific groceries. The results have found a classic thanksgiving feast for 10 people has decreased in cost to $58.08 – a…
Supporting Poultry Welfare During Housing Orders
Poultry are intelligent animals and need to be able to exhibit natural behaviours, otherwise they can express undesirable behaviours. During recent housing orders, in which the Government mandated that all poultry be kept inside in an effort to reduce the spread of Avian Influenza, many keepers noticed increased incidence of undesirable behaviours such as feather…
The Farm Management Handbook
The Farm Management Handbook Your guide to Scottish agriculture The Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals, students and consultants. Subject matter covered includes: Crop Inputs Arable Potatoes Grassland Forage Crops Livestock Dairying Beef Cattle Sheep Red…
Faba Beans for Alternative Protein and Reducing Monogastric Carbon Footprint
This article is part of the Climate Change & Carbon Research Briefings series. More articles in the series can be found below: Understanding Natural Capital Markets Collecting On-Farm Biodiversity Data with Bioacoustics Applicability of Slurry Separation and Acidification on Farms in Scotland Advancing Agricultural Practices, Reducing Emissions and Ensuring Sustainable Growth in the Face of…