St David’s Poultry Team are hosting two free events for egg producers on 6th and 7th March. Poultry vets and industry guest speakers will share examples of ways producers can future proof their business and make egg production more profitable.

**This event is open to all egg producers and those working at poultry feed mills**

More details and book your place:

Why should you attend?

The huge production potential of the modern layer can make this new bird increasingly vulnerable to disease and performance issues, so we as a practice have been involved in developing practical and easy strategies to help you as farmers maximise this potential and get the very best out of your flocks. For example, we work with over 40 free range farms who have successfully produced multiple laying flocks with low mortality and good performance over 100 weeks of age.

St David’s Poultry Team recognises and understands the current and the future challenges facing the layer industry. We are hands on vets with a passion for what we do and with the knowledge and experience to help you with challenges that may impact on the performance of your birds and the productivity of your flock. We find long-term and cost-effective solutions which work for you and not just short-term fixes.

St David’s Poultry Team recognises and understands the current and the future challenges facing the layer industry. We are hands on vets with a passion for what we do and with the knowledge and experience to help you with challenges that may impact on the performance of your birds and the productivity of your flock. We find long-term and cost-effective solutions which work for you and not just short-term fixes.

St David’s Poultry Team Clinical Director for Ireland Aonghus Lane said “As a practice we are not just vets, we are advisors who want to ensure that our customers are as successful as possible in bird health and welfare, achieving high levels of performance and profitability. I’m looking forward to getting together with others from the industry to share knowledge and experiences, as well as to discuss the future direction and opportunities of egg production.”

About the St David’s Poultry Team speakers

Aonghus Lane MVB MRCVS
PgCert. Applied Poultry Science
Veterinary Surgeon/Clinical Director, Ireland

After several years in farm animal practice, and completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Poultry Science, Aonghus joined St David’s and is the Clinical Director for Ireland. His particular interest is in the effects of disease and how their management can improve flock welfare and performance. Other industry-critical areas he focuses on include biosecurity, water quality and gut health, working with clients to develop and implement programmes that minimise risks. Aonghus is currently a Resident Student of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS) and is due to sit his final exams in 2025.

Dana Simpson DVM MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon, Ireland

Dana graduated from Utrecht University in 2005 and worked in mixed practice before joining St David’s, over seven years ago.

During her years with the team, Dana has focussed particularly on layer flocks, and has developed a keen interest in nutraceuticals, working alongside various nutritionists to support farmers maintain longer living flocks. Dana has worked with a multitude of laying flocks with several farms depleting at over 100 weeks of age, with low mortality and good performance.

Dana is currently studying for an AVP-Cert in Advanced Poultry Medicine.

Charles Macleod
Commercial Manager Layers

Charles spent over a decade managing pullet production at Humphreys, before joining St David’s Poultry Team as Commercial Manager Layers in 2022. Using his depth of knowledge on bird husbandry, combined with his commercial acumen, Charles supports the St David’s drive to help clients to be more efficient, and to improve the health, welfare and performance of their flocks, in a way that is economically balanced.

About St David’s Poultry Team

St David’s Poultry Team is the leading independent poultry veterinary practice in the UK and Ireland, with 15 practice bases. We offer a complete veterinary service across the whole sector; from pullet rearers, commercial egg laying companies and layer farms, to broiler breeders and rearers, hatcheries and broiler farms.

Our team is made up of 27 vets, field services technicians, in-house laboratories including microbiologists, as well as dispensary and office support teams.

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If you would like more information or have any questions about these events, please call your local practice:

Ballymena: 028 2564 7174
Dungannon: 02887 72222
Limerick: 69 61033
Monaghan: 47 83765

Or email marketing@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk