St David's Poultry Team Ltd

14/08/2024

𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝘀? Our veterinary team continues to grow.

We're keen to hear from you if you're already a poultry vet or a vet looking for a change and a fresh challenge.

Click below or get in touch if you'd like to know more >>

https://www.stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk/home/careers/veterinary-surgeon/

03/08/2024

After two years of additional study, congratulations to vet Dana Simpson who has just completed the postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, focusing on poultry modules, with The University of Liverpool.

01/08/2024

Are you a vet looking to develop your knowledge of domestic poultry health? Our vet Ben South is running the next training day for our associated company, The Chicken Vet - UK .

The training covers the common ailments, diseases and treatments for domestic poultry and counts as 6 hours of CPD training.

Once complete, it also enables your vet practice to join the Associated Practice Scheme. Benefits include advice from our vets, discounted Chicken Vet products and your practice promoted as "Chicken Friendly" through our online vet finder.

Like to know more or book?
https://www.chickenvet.co.uk/chicken-vet-training-days

30/07/2024

Typically, the purpose of ventilation is to remove moisture from the poultry house, however as temperatures rise, its purpose shifts to keeping the birds cool.

However, when there are high temperatures in the day and much cooler nights, ventilation systems can automatically default to the minimum setting overnight, making it difficult to create the best environmental conditions for a flock.

It is important to check that the minimum ventilation is sufficient overnight, to keep the atmosphere fresh and still remove as much moisture as possible from the house.

Read of why it’s important to keep moisture levels low, with this example >>>

The main purpose of a ventilation system in a poultry house is to remove moisture. Here is an example of why it's important.

10/07/2024

𝗘𝘀𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗻 - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

Huge congratulations to Esme who was presented with the award at the National Egg & Poultry Awards last night.

Joined by regional lead vet Sean Wisdom, the awards recognise achievement, excellence and best practice in the sector.

As well as working with and supporting producers, Esme is passionate about attracting more people to the profession and will start as a guest lecturer at a veterinary school later this year. A fantastic ambassador for the industry!

25/06/2024

Three of our vets have recently completed the postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) in Poultry, with The University of Liverpool.

As an organisation we are committed to investing in continued professional development, with more of our vets due to complete the course in the coming months. But for now, congratulations to Ben, Charlotte and Esme!

04/04/2024

Meet the local vet team and Clinical Director Richard Jackson at this evening event.

There will also be short presentations on topics that will include Salmonella control and other updates from the sector.

Please call our marketing team on 01392 872932 or email [email protected] for more information, or click the following link to book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broiler-farmer-event-herefordshire-tickets-877328301567

22/03/2024

Like to join our team as a Dispensary Assistant?

Previous experience isn't necessary and full training will be given however if you like a busy environment and a varied role, click below for more detail.

https://www.stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk/home/careers/dispensary-assistant/

21/03/2024

Congratulations to vet Charlotte Cole who received the Brian Hanson Award at the recent British Veterinary Poultry Association Spring Meeting.

The award is given for the best paper presented at a BVPA meeting.

Charlotte presented a paper at the 2023 Winter Meeting titled "The Great Yorkshire Beak Off" that explored a case of mycotoxin induced beak necrosis.

16/02/2024

We're recruiting for a new Marketing Executive to support and drive activities as the business continues to grow.

If you are proactive, keen to learn about the veterinary industry/poultry medicine and you'd like to join an ambitious organisation that will fully support you and your development – we’d love to hear from you.

Like more information or to apply - click below.

We’re looking for anew Marketing Executive to join our team. Find out more about the role and what it involves.

15/02/2024

A fantastic turnout at the Northern Broiler Conference this week, where Clinical Director Richard Jackson joined the line-up of speakers sharing their insights into the latest research, developments and opportunities for the industry.

05/02/2024

Thank you to Wim Schelstaete, Statistician and Project Manager, for joining us at our client event this week. Wim shared his insight in to the financial and performance losses associated with Coccidiosis – particularly in relation to its impact on FCR.

Vet Ben Crisp also shared an update on Coccidiosis control, including products and protocols, to combat its impact to maximise financial returns

24/12/2023

On behalf of all the St David's Poultry team, we wish you all 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 & 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫!

13/12/2023

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐬…

Last week, vet Nathan Hiom was invited to speak to the Harper and Keele Farm Animal Veterinary Society. As well as talking about the work a poultry vet does, he also talked about the opportunities St David’s offer – including placements, internships and our scholarship.

Harper Adams University

29/11/2023

Last week’s webinar served as a reminder of the importance of biosecurity at all times – and not just as a reaction to a disease outbreak.

Here's a reminder of the biosecurity measures that all farms should have in place >>

23/11/2023

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲"

This article explores the wider advantages of biosecurity and why producers need to link this to wider flock health – and think beyond AI >>

This article explores the wider advantages of biosecurity and why producers need to link this to wider flock health – and think beyond AI.

20/11/2023

Water is the largest nutrient by weight consumed by laying hens and for every 1kg of feed, birds will drink 1.8 kg of water.

“Good water hygiene not only promotes better bird health and welfare – it also makes financial sense.”

17/11/2023

At this year’s British Free Range Egg Producers Association Conference, Commercial Manager Layers Charles Macleod presented on Water: Unavoidable necessity or vital nutrient.

In this article, Charles sets out the importance and benefits of good water hygiene >>

Water: Unavoidable necessity or vital nutrient. In this article, Charles sets out the importance and benefits of good water hygiene.

15/11/2023

We’re all set for British Free Range Egg Producers Association 🥚

Come and say “hello” to our team at Stand 46, to talk about the longer life layer and whole farm approach to veterinary care. Come pick up a copy of our latest layer brochure and check out our video with more information about St David’s and our associated companies

Lastly, don't miss our Commercial Manager Layers, Charles Macleod on the main conference stage, talking about Water: unavoidable necessity or vital nutrient?

15/11/2023

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT!

St David's Poultry Team Ltd are the leading poultry veterinary practice serving the broiler, layer and turkey sectors nationwide. A complete poultry veterinary service to meet all the requirements of today’s modern farming practices.



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14/11/2023

Clinical Director Richard Jackson recently shared the UK’s experiences of antibiotic reduction with integrators and vets in Poland.

The British Poultry Council’s recent Antibiotic Stewardship Report served to highlight the significant achievements made by members of the BPC Antibiotic Stewardship, to safeguard the efficacy of antibiotics, whilst driving excellence in bird health and welfare.

Read more here:https://britishpoultry.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/J000499-BPC-Antibiotic-Report-2023-FINAL-1.pdf

13/10/2023

We’re looking for a Practice Administrator to work with our team of vets, including the regional lead for the area. It’s a varied role that’s responsible for the smooth running of the office, as well as providing support for the St David’s team and our clients.

Find out more about the role and how to apply.

We’re looking for an experienced Administrator to join and support our Newark office. Find out more about the role and how you can apply.

10/10/2023

We’ve had a great day supporting Farmwise Devon where vet Victor talked about the work he does to support the health and welfare of poultry flocks under his care.

Farmwise brings together around 1,400 primary school children who get the chance to better understand where food comes from, as well as to touch, feel and smell how farms work too.

11/09/2023

Our associated company Applied Bacterial Control Ltd is looking for a Field Support Technician to join their team.

Providing gut health and water hygiene systems and products, ABC works with many of our clients. This role will involve a combination of work at customer sites and at their office in Shropshire.

https://fb.watch/m_XqJmFIJ_/

12/05/2023

We’re looking for someone to join our Finance team, based at our head office in Lympstone, on a fixed term bases until September 2023, with an immediate start available.

Finance experience isn't essential, however we're looking for someone who is organised, has a great eye for detail and is happy to multi-task and can prioritise workload and responsibilities.

Click on the link below for more information and how to apply.

We are recruiting for a fixed term Finance Administrator within our small but dynamic finance team, to assist us with the day-to-day accounting.

28/04/2023

A busy week of events for the St David's Team. From the South West to Yorkshire and Ireland to online, it's been great to see so many people!

If you want to hear more, follow the link >

Layer Commercial Manager, Charles Macleod, and South West Lead Vet Ben Crisp attended the South West Chicken Association Conference this week, of which St David’s are proudly a key sponsor. Packed programme of speakers and great to see so many people there.

12/04/2023

Plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures for poultry and captive birds in England and Wales from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023. However, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place for all birds.

Birds thrive when they follow the same routine every day, so changing this can be stressful. Below are some things you can do to prepare and interventions you can make, that will help minimise the stress of ranging once again.

Plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures for poultry and captive birds in England and Wales from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023. However, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place for all birds. Birds thrive....

20/03/2023

Congratulations to vet Aonghus Lane who was awarded the Cliff Stuart Prize, at the recent British Veterinary Poultry Association Spring Meeting.

The award is for the best practitioner presentation given at a BVPA meeting in 2022. Aonghus presented his paper at the Winter Meeting, on FAdV-1 Associated Gizzard Erosion in Broilers: Field Investigation.

He unravelled his scientific and epidemiological approach used in the field, to investigate the root cause of gizzard erosion - a disease that has a negative impact on flock performance – and information that will help other clinicians.

16/03/2023

We’re looking for someone to join our Warehouse and Dispensary team, based at our head office, on Nutwell Estate, in Lympstone.

You'll be joining a busy team, that make sure our clients have the products they need, when they need them, to support the health and welfare of the flocks under our veterinary team's care.

Here's more information and how to apply:
https://www.stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk/home/careers/warehouse-dispensary/

We're recruiting for a Warehouse & Dispensary Office Administration Assistant to join our growing team. Find out more about the role and how you can apply.

14/03/2023

Veterinary surgeon Victor presented on the advancements in data analytics for poultry veterinary practice, at last week's BVPA Spring meeting.

This included information on how poultry vets can take advantage of current developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve animal health and welfare and boost productivity.