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The Poultry Network Podcast

Jake Davies
Poultry Industry
Sustainability
Avian Influenza
Biosecurity
Animal Welfare
UK Poultry Industry
Food Security
UK Broiler Chicken Industry
Carbon Footprint
Avian Flu
Women In Poultry
UK Poultry Sector
Climate Change
Salmonella
Extreme Heat
Soy Feed Prices
Poultry Planning
Hendrix Genetics
Volatile Organic Compounds
Animal Welfare Strategy

Welcome to The Poultry Network Podcast, hosted by Tom Woolman and Tom Willings — your insider guide to the UK’s poultry meat and egg production sectors. From farm to fork, we bring you expert insights, latest trends, and stories that shape the food on our plates.

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In this episode, Tom Willings and Tom Woolman are joined by Gary Ford for a wide-ranging discussion on the UK egg sector, covering organic production rules, environmental guidance, government price-cap speculation, chick and pullet supply pressures, ... more

Recorded the day after the Pig & Poultry Fair — with hosts Tom Woolman and Tom Willings admittedly feeling the effects of a busy few days — this episode features Claire Wright, managing director of Clive Soanes Broilers and finance director of Soanes... more

Tom Willings and Tom Woolman record a quick round-up live from the Pig & Poultry Fair at the NEC, reflecting on a busy first day at the show. They discuss the buoyant mood across the poultry sector, the energy around the stands, the value of catching... more

Tom Willings and Tom Woolman are back for a host-only industry roundup, swapping Bank Holiday stories before turning to the upcoming British Pig & Poultry Fair. They discuss the sessions they are most looking forward to, including artificial intellig... more

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In this episode, Tom Woolman and Tom Willings are joined by Rebecca Tierney, specialised poultry advisor at Teagasc, to discuss the current pressures facing Ireland’s egg sector.

Rebecca explains how Irish egg consumption has risen ... more

Imported eggs are moving into the UK in huge volumes — and Dr Lisa Ackerley believes the industry should be asking much harder questions about where they are going, how they are being checked, and whether buyers really understand the risks.

In this ... more

Longer laying cycles are changing the conversation around Salmonella protection in laying hens.

In this episode, Tom Willings and Tom Woolman speak with Josh Davison about the new option of a fourth dose of AviPro Duo in lay, and why it matters for ... more

In this episode of The Poultry Network Podcast, Tom Woolman and Tom Willings speak with North Yorkshire broiler farmer Paul Flintoff about the serious impact of a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak on his farm.

Paul explains how a routine day-18 boot s... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Wright
Managing Director of Clive Soanes Broilers; Finance Director of Soanes Poultry
Soanes Poultry / Clive Soanes Broilers
Episode: Ep 43 | Claire Wright, Soanes Poultry: Inside an Independent Integrated Poultry Business
Rebecca Tierney
Specialised Poultry Advisor
Chagas (Irish agricultural advisory, education and research)
Episode: Ep 40 | Rebecca Tierney: Ireland’s Egg Shortage: Why Rising Demand Isn’t Translating Into Farmer Confidence
Dr. Lisa Ackerley
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner with over 40 years' experience in food safety
BEIC / Shell Shocked report
Episode: Ep 39 | Dr Lisa Ackerley: Egg imports, safety and standards under pressure
Dr. Josh Davison
Veterinary technical consultant and brand manager at Elanco
Elanco
Episode: Ep 38 | Joshua Davison: extending Salmonella protection in UK egg flocks
Paul Flintoff
Farmer
Farmer, North Yorkshire
Episode: EP 37 | Paul Flintoff: What Happens When Salmonella Hits a Broiler Farm
Daniel Parker
Emeritus Director of Slate Hall Veterinary Practice
Slate Hall Veterinary Practice
Episode: Ep 36 | Slate Hall poultry vet Daniel Parker: Newcastle disease in Europe – what UK poultry producers need to know
Dave Hodson Jr
Self-described vaccination guru from Rose Hill
Rose Hill
Episode: Ep 35 | Dave Hodson Jr, Rose Hill Poultry: Managing laying hens for optimal health and performance
Aimee Mahony
NFU Chief Poultry Advisor
National Farmers' Union
Episode: EP 34 | Aimee Mahony: Key Themes from the NFU Conference Poultry Breakout
Kelly Grellier
Chief Commercial Officer at RSPCA Assured
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Episode: EP 32 | Kelly Grellier and Kate Parkes: RSPCA Assured Hatchery Standards Go Live: What Hatcheries Need to Know

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Ep 38 | Joshua Davison: extending Salmonella protection in UK egg flocks
Q: Do producers need to mandate this dose or is it a decision between producer and vet?
It's described as a prescription product, best decided through producer-vet consultation, with Lion Code not mandating it at present.
Ep 38 | Joshua Davison: extending Salmonella protection in UK egg flocks
Q: How is the fourth dose administered on farm?
administered in drinking water with no handling required, aiming to minimize stress and avoid egg withdrawals.
Ep 38 | Joshua Davison: extending Salmonella protection in UK egg flocks
Q: What's the process behind approving the fourth dose for use in laying birds?
It involved lengthy regulatory review and testing to ensure long-duration immunity, with the 50-week extension anchored to data supporting longer lifespans, though exact testing oversight was not discussed in detail.
Ep 35 | Dave Hodson Jr, Rose Hill Poultry: Managing laying hens for optimal health and performance
Q: What are the non-negotiables in the rest of the health picture that producers should pay attention to, and what advice would you give?
Focus on a holistic health framework: ensure respiratory health, manage parasites, maintain water quality, and control the birds' environment (litter, air, enrichment) to minimize stress. Vaccination should be properly intervaled, administered correctly, and supported by ongoing technical help and monitoring to keep disease risk low and production stable.
Ep 31 | Rachel Evans, Countryside Alliance: Where does Welsh school chicken come from?
Q: What are you asking for going forward then, Rachel?
We are asking for the frameworks by Welsh Government to be reviewed to emphasize sourcing Welsh produce for school meals.

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What is The Poultry Network Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides in-depth coverage of the UK poultry meat and egg production sectors, with episodes that blend technical how-tos, policy discussions, and industry dynamics. Frequent topics include vaccination strategies and flock health, welfare standards and hatchery practices, farm planning and expansion, public procurement, and evolving regulatory landscapes. The hosts often bring together producers, policy advocates, welfare groups, and researchers to unpack how constraints and opportunities in policy, funding, and consumer demand shape the day-to-day realities of farms and supply chains. A notable strength is a clear emphasis on practical implications for producers, backed by guest experts and real-world anecdotes, making complex topi... more

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2. Rebecca Tierney
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6. Daniel Parker
7. Dave Hodson Jr
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