Industry Updates

St David’s Poultry Team are delighted to be hosting two free events in March for egg producers. With the modern layer being a very different bird, with a very high production potential, the focus will be on how to maximise their productivity. As well as St David’s speakers, we’ll be joined by industry guests, who […]

Please find below information on our Christmas/New Year opening times and emergency vet services. Our opening times are as follows: Christmas Day: ClosedSt Stephen’s Day: ClosedWednesday 27th: Open 8.30am until 5:00pmThursday 28th: Open 8.30am until 5:00pmFriday 29th: Open 8.30am until 5:00pmMonday 1st January: ClosedTuesday 2nd January: Open as normal There will be an out of

St David’s Poultry Team were pleased to present and have a trade stand at another conference with Teagasc at the end of September, in both Monaghan and Limerick, for broiler producers. Lead Vet for Ireland Aonghus Lane presented on two key topics during the conference: Maximising the microbiome of the bird for health and welfare,

This week, in conjunction with Teagasc and the IFA, we were pleased to be co-hosting a new conference in Co Cavan. Primarily for layer producers, it aimed to address some of the key priorities in the industry, now and over the next decade. Speaking ahead of the event, St David’s Ireland Director Liam Walsh said

What does microbiome management mean and why is it important? The approach to supporting flocks that are unhealthy, or that have poor performance, has evolved significantly over the years. In the past, a vet would typically carry out an examination of the bird, conduct a range of tests – possibly on others in the flock

One of the places to begin thinking about microbiome management, is turnaround, and going back to basics is key when developing a turnaround schedule. The chance to give the shed a thorough clean at turnaround shouldn’t be overlooked, and should be carried out in a controlled manner, with audits and TVC swabs.  The suggested turnaround

The eggshell is an impressive structure, designed to provide protection to the growing chick: strong enough to be sat on by mother hen, yet pliable enough to provide calcium for bones, exchange gases and break through to hatch. Shell ‘defects’ are mostly thought of as a financial loss, with consumers wanting a uniform, aesthetically pleasing

We are excited to announce that St David’s Director, Liam Walsh, was named as winner of the Intensive Livestock Production category at the 2019 Animal Health All Star Awards last week! The Animal Health All Star Awards is a recognition to the people that have made a contribution to the animal health industry through their

In order to prepare for housing measures, producers are encouraged to prepare, in order to maintain animal health and welfare. There is some guidance below, together with information on how our team has been, and will continue to work, to safeguard your flock and those of others. We will of course continue to update you