Poultry Health Services

19/12/2024

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we are truly grateful for the trust you place in us.

From all of us at Poultry Health Services, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and time well spent with loved ones. May the New Year bring you happiness, success, and prosperity.

We look forward to working together in 2025!

19/12/2024

Santa Visited the three naughty Tarporley vets today!

He warned them earlier in the year not to tread mud up the stairs otherwise he would buy them slippers for Christmas! Santa was true to his word!!

19/12/2024

PHS recently held an internal competition, "Guess the Name of the Gonk," and we are thrilled to share that all 100 boxes were filled, raising £100 for the charity RABI—a fantastic achievement!

Last week, the winning name was drawn from a hat (well, technically, a sample bag!), and the chosen name was... Frolic! 🎉

A big congratulations to Aileen, who guessed the winning name and has claimed a fabulous hamper as her prize!

Here’s a photo of Aileen with her winning hamper (though we must clarify—the dog is not part of the hamper prize!).

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this fun competition a success for a great cause.

To read more about RABI and the work they do: https://rabi.org.uk/

19/12/2024

We have delicious Christmas treats at Sheriff Hutton today, brought in by our friend and colleague, Abbie Reed!
Thank you Abbie - they look delicious!!

Cakes by Creative Cakes by Debbie

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.

09/12/2024

Christmas has begun across our branches! 🎅🎄

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! 🎄🎅

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

04/12/2024

Christmas Opening Hours for our Veterinary practices.

Newbridge Opening hours to follow.

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

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!

27/11/2024

BFREPA 2024!

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

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!

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.

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

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].