Laying Hen Welfare Forum (@l_h_w_f) 's Twitter Profile
Laying Hen Welfare Forum

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The Laying Hen Welfare Forum brings together expertise from industry, farm, animal welfare and government to explore how we can improve flock management.

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APHA (@aphagovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do not touch dead or sick #wild birds. They may be carrying #AvianInfluenza & if you keep #birds you could spread the disease to them. Report any dead wild birds you find to us. You can report online or 📞03459 33 55 77 gov.uk/guidance/repor…

Do not touch dead or sick #wild birds. They may be carrying #AvianInfluenza & if you keep #birds you could spread the disease to them. Report any dead wild birds you find to us. You can report online or 📞03459 33 55 77  

gov.uk/guidance/repor…
Poultry.Network (@poultry_network) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are now five confirmed outbreaks in poultry since the UK became briefly clear in early June, which all currently have 3km protection zones in place, plus 10km surveillance zones. Read more 👇 poultry.network/more-avian-inf…

There are now five confirmed outbreaks in poultry since the UK became briefly clear in early June, which all currently have 3km protection zones in place, plus 10km surveillance zones.
Read more 👇
 poultry.network/more-avian-inf…
Laying Hen Welfare Forum (@l_h_w_f) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From today, farmers in England can get a funded vet visit (also called the Animal Health and Welfare Review) for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. defrafarming.blog.gov.uk

FarmingUK (@farminguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Farm inspections are on the rise. The Environment Agency plans to carry out 6,000 farm checks a year by 2029 in a bid to curb pollution farminguk.com/news/funding-d…

APHA (@aphagovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you keep #poultry, even just pet #chickens, or other captive birds, including #gamebirds, watch our animation for ways to limit contact with wild birds to reduce the risk of disease spread. The #AvianInfluenza Prevention Zone remains in place. gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

Laying Hen Welfare Forum (@l_h_w_f) 's Twitter Profile Photo

FETF 2025 closing soon: If you’re thinking about investing in new kit, there’s still time to apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025.  Applications will close at midday on 10 July. Read the new post: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/07/fet…

Poultry.Network (@poultry_network) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for Poultry Network Live 2025 – with a fantastic lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and insights into the sector, this is an event not to be missed. Secure your spot today! poultry.network/poultry-networ…

We're pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for Poultry Network Live 2025 – with a fantastic lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and insights into the sector, this is an event not to be missed. Secure your spot today! 

poultry.network/poultry-networ…
NFU Poultry (@nfu_poultry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have your say on a new approach to flood funding 💧 Following NFU lobbying, the government is consulting on changes to flood and coastal erosion funding rules ✅ Find out more and how to feed into the NFU's consultation response here ⬇️ nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

Poultry.Network (@poultry_network) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From the 22 July, the amended version of the EU Directive 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport, which is still maintained in UK law, is due to come into force. poultry.network/poultry-catchi…

British Free Range Egg Producers Association (@bfrepa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nominations are open for the National and Local Food Business of the Year at the Free Range Egg Awards 2025! It could be a retail farm shop, bakery, local supermarket or restaurant! Who do you think deserves this year's award? NOMINATE HERE: bfrepa.co.uk/awards

Nominations are open for the National and Local Food Business of the Year at the Free Range Egg Awards 2025!

It could be a retail farm shop, bakery, local supermarket or restaurant! Who do you think deserves this year's award?

NOMINATE HERE: bfrepa.co.uk/awards
Laying Hen Welfare Forum (@l_h_w_f) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The LHWF would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Hendrix team for hosting and looking after us last week. It was an incredibly informative couple of days, covering a wide range of topics around managing intact flocks.

The LHWF would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Hendrix team for hosting and looking after us last week. It was an incredibly informative couple of days, covering a wide range of topics around managing intact flocks.
Poultry.Network (@poultry_network) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One case of H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Dulverton, Somerset on Tuesday 28 July 2025, where the usual 3km protection and 10km surveillance zones have been established.   Read more 👇 poultry.network/two-cases-of-a…

One case of H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Dulverton, Somerset on Tuesday 28 July 2025, where the usual 3km protection and 10km surveillance zones have been established.  
Read more 👇
 poultry.network/two-cases-of-a…
NFU Poultry (@nfu_poultry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Poultry Health & Welfare Group and APHA have updated a useful resource for poultry keepers who want to review their biosecurity measures 🪿🦃🐔🐥 With new cases of #avianinfluenza confirmed recently make sure you take a look 👀nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… #protectyourbirds

Poultry.Network (@poultry_network) 's Twitter Profile Photo

About Poultry Network Live: Investing in or expanding your poultry enterprise – 10:15 A practical session on buildings, finance and processor partnerships with: Donald Gillespie (Morspan), Ian Burrow (NatWest), Michelle Davies (Maelor Foods) and Iain Chapman (Farmlay Eggs). Ideal

APHA (@aphagovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The risk of #avianinfluenza in GB has increased. ‼️It's 'high' in wild birds ❗It's 'medium' in poultry and captive birds with poor biosecurity Follow our biosecurity guidance to protect your birds gov.uk/guidance/bird-…