Poultry Health Services

Poultry Health Services We have 9 practices across the UK and two in-house Laboratories, specialising in Poultry. Our clients are our primary focus.
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Our team brings a wealth of experience and science led innovation to address the needs of poultry producers, whether in the commercial sector of meat and egg production or in the more science-led breeding and hatchery sector, to drive flock health and subsequent productivity.

13/12/2024

Avian influenza prevention zone declared across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk

Following a number of detections of avian influenza in poultry and wild birds across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the region to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

This means that from today (Friday 13 December) it became a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size, in addition to following any Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone restrictions that apply.

See the press release on GOV.UK for details: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-in-four-counties.

A map of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and wider disease control zones is also available on GOV.UK: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d

11/12/2024

Three further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed as follows:

• At a premises near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.
• At a second premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (this was a slaughter on suspicion case initially declared on 09 December 2024).
• At a premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around the premises.. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu for the latest information about these cases.

Christmas has begun across our branches! 🎅🎄
09/12/2024

Christmas has begun across our branches! 🎅🎄

The North West team attended the Gafoor annual Christmas Party in Preston last week.It was also Garfoor's 60th year in b...
09/12/2024

The North West team attended the Gafoor annual Christmas Party in Preston last week.

It was also Garfoor's 60th year in business.

A great time was had by all! 🎄🎅

Royal Mail Christmas and New Year delivery/collection dates. As we do every year, we recommend sending samples before th...
06/12/2024

Royal Mail Christmas and New Year delivery/collection dates.

As we do every year, we recommend sending samples before the Christmas week.

We suggest samples are posted to us before the 18th of December to ensure their timely arrival at our Labs.

Should your sampling schedule fall over Christmas week and you would like advice, please call 01347 820366.

05/12/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Christmas Opening Hours for our Veterinary practices.Newbridge Opening hours to follow.
04/12/2024

Christmas Opening Hours for our Veterinary practices.

Newbridge Opening hours to follow.

PHS ALISTAIR CHILCOTT TOOK HOME THE VET OF THE YEAR TROPHY AT LAST NIGHT'S VETPARTNERS AWARDS CEREMONY!!!I am sure you w...
04/12/2024

PHS ALISTAIR CHILCOTT TOOK HOME THE VET OF THE YEAR TROPHY AT LAST NIGHT'S VETPARTNERS AWARDS CEREMONY!!!

I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Alistair for this amazing achievement!
Well deserved!!

A snippet from the VP write-up: 'Celebrations as VetPartners honours shining stars and unsung heroes!

A POULTRY vet, described as a shining example of the veterinary profession, has been named VetPartners Vet of the Year.

Alistair Chilcott, from Poultry Health Services (PHS), was among VetPartners team members celebrated at the group’s awards ceremony at their annual Congress.

The awards honour shining stars, unsung heroes and those who make a real difference in their workplace across VetPartners’ veterinary practices and associated animal healthcare businesses.

Alistair is PHS lead vet at their site in Devon, looking after poultry and gamebirds, with an interest in free-range layer flocks and laboratory work

Pictured left, he received his award from Rachel Dean and Ian Cure.'

https://www.myvetpartners.co.uk/post/celebrations-as-vetpartners-honours-shining-stars-and-unsung-heroes-3?fbclid=IwY2xjawG8cbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTzxZpik-_LietP-4tciXZ4fKy6aDMwy019WyHPZtWD2aL1VBLZ-_txaxw_aem_29E9sNynGqivJIwgjxOb5w

Congratulations to our client, Liz Bennett, who was awarded the Small Producer of the Year award 2024 at the BFREPA awar...
29/11/2024

Congratulations to our client, Liz Bennett, who was awarded the Small Producer of the Year award 2024 at the BFREPA awards last night

Liz and her team diversified into organic egg production a few years ago, and have never looked back!

Alistair, one of our vets in Devon, was delighted to see Liz win the award, having worked closely with the team over several years and seen first hand all the hard work they put into their flocks.

Congratulations Liz and team from everyone at PHS!

BFREPA  2024! We are all set up - come and see us tomorrow on stand 48!
27/11/2024

BFREPA 2024!

We are all set up - come and see us tomorrow on stand 48!

This year, PHS has a stand at the BFREPA!Come find us on stand 48!Come say "Hello" and learn more about our discounted l...
25/11/2024

This year, PHS has a stand at the BFREPA!

Come find us on stand 48!

Come say "Hello" and learn more about our discounted layer packages- including salmonella testing.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

A few photos from our Broiler Event this week- sponsored by Elanco, with Nicola's talk focussing on their HTSi gut healt...
21/11/2024

A few photos from our Broiler Event this week- sponsored by Elanco, with Nicola's talk focussing on their HTSi gut health tracking programme across farms.
Even the rally in London and snow across the county couldn't keep them away when there was a roast dinner on offer to kick off the evening!

Thanks to Elanco for making this possible.

An outbreak of Avian Influenza (birdflu) has been confirmed at a premises near Rosudgeon, St Ives, Cornwall.
18/11/2024

An outbreak of Avian Influenza (birdflu) has been confirmed at a premises near Rosudgeon, St Ives, Cornwall.

An outbreak of Avian Influenza (birdflu) has been confirmed at a premises near Rosudgeon, St Ives, Cornwall.

If you fall within the 3km protection zone or 10km surveillance zone, we need to know about you.

Please make sure you have registered your birds with APHA and your details are up-to-date so we can keep you informed of the risk from bird flu and so that essential surveillance activities can be carried out.

Find advice on how to prevent Avian influenza, register and protect your birds at: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Join us for our Broiler Management Evening on Tuesday 19th November There will be a talk from Elanco on their new HTSi s...
14/11/2024

Join us for our Broiler Management Evening on Tuesday 19th November

There will be a talk from Elanco on their new HTSi system followed by a discussion on Coccidiosis.

To book a place, please email [email protected].

06/11/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N5 has been confirmed at a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

06/11/2024

GB Disease update

1 new outbreak

H5N5 HPAI, near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire

H5N5 HPAI has been confirmed at a commercial free-range laying unit, at premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km surveillance Zone was declared at 20:25 hours on 5th November 2024.

For details please see:
Declaration_Protection_Surveillance_Zone_AIV_2024-02_nr_Hornsea_East_Riding_of_Yorkshire.pdf

If your chosen vet is PHS and you are in a zone, you are being contacted as we speak.

If you have any concerns, please call 01347 820366

One of our vets, Alistair, recently spoke to BASC members regarding self-regulation and assurance through the vet-delive...
29/10/2024

One of our vets, Alistair, recently spoke to BASC members regarding self-regulation and assurance through the vet-delivered scheme: *Trusted Game* .

There is an aim for at least 50% of the gamebird industry to be self-regulating under an assurance scheme.

Please call your local PHS branch to speak to us about the Trusted Game scheme.

Address

Dale Road, Castle House, Sheriff Hutton Industrial Park, Sheriff Hutton
York
YO606RZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441347820366

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