Pig & Poultry


red mite season draws near. Many producers are aware of the signifi cant impact red mite has on bird productivity and wel- fare. But it is also important to remember the risks it poses to workers, says Katie Pitman, tech- nical veterinary adviser at MSD Animal Health UK.


Protect people and poultry from red mite E


gg producers are being re- minded of the risk to work- er welfare as the summer


Warmer weather and in- creased humidity both create optimal conditions for red mite to multiply, meaning the para- site completes its lifecycle, from egg to adult, in just seven days, says Ms Pitman.


“The fact red mite could have an impact on staff is sometimes unknown, as publicity tends to fo- cus on the impact the parasites have on birds. But treating birds will also benefi t your workforce as it can prevent red mite from spreading to people.” Red mite can crawl onto work- ers leading to irritation which can cause dermatitis and other skin conditions. This also means there is a greater risk of spreading the mite from shed-to-shed, to oth- er sites, or even taking it home.


“There is an increased risk to workers during the summer months, so if you spot red mite it’s important that treatment is carried out as soon as possible to prevent the infestation from worsening.”


Different treatments When it comes to selecting treat- ment, some options are easier and less time consuming than others. Chemicals, detergents and prod- ucts containing diatomaceous earth can be unpleasant and can take a great deal of time to spray all areas of the shed. A product like Exzolt (fl uralan- er) is easily administered through drinking water. It is quicker to ad-


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minister and does not require peo- ple to move among the birds. so red mite are less likely to transfer onto staff and cause irritation. The update to the SPC has been awarded based on results


from a multi-site EU fi eld study in commercial egg production farms, which demonstrated the elimination of poultry red mite from infested chickens following treatment with Exzolt.


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ticulture Development Board once again had a presence at SIAL China – a major exhi- bition which sets the bench- mark for overseas companies stepping into the Asian mar- ketplace.


The event in late May was seen as a signifi cant network- ing opportunity for exporters looking to grow their business in this all-important region. Covid restrictions meant the AHDB stand was hosted by its China-based representative Holly Chen..


AHDB Export Manager Susan Stewart said: “This is a hugely important event which provides valuable networking opportunities for UK exporters and allows us to showcase our pork to a number of key infl u- encers and importers. “China remains a key mar-


ket for our pork exports and de- spite the challenges of the last year, AHDB is committed to ex- ploring all potential opportu- nities within this region and continuing to develop strong relationships to support trade between the UK and China.”


China remains a key destination for exports of pork cuts not consumed in the UK


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The value of pork exports has risen dramatically over the last few years, rising 46% to a staggering £279 million in 2020 – up from £191 million in 2019. China remains a key des- tination for exports of pork cuts not consumed in the UK. As part of its ongoing export activities in China, the AHDB also hosted a media event for Chinese journalists who sam- pled four UK pork dishes, pre- pared by Chef Su at the restau- rant in the Sofi tel hotel.


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