New Zealand is free of major Exotic Poultry Diseases

May 6, 2011

New Zealand has a unique status as being free of the three major exotic avian diseases. Avian influenza (bird flu), Newcastle’s Disease and Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)...

Food Safety

May 6, 2011

Food borne illnesses are a constant concern for our industry and all food producers. PIANZ members have recently worked with the NZFSA on a hugely successful programme to reduce the...

Animal Welfare in NZ Poultry Industry

May 6, 2011

Animal welfare is paramount to our members. We understand some people may not like the methods employed to grow our poultry flocks but animal health, animal welfare and well being...

Industry Guidelines on the use of Antibiotics in Poultry

Antibiotics are only used by our members to treat sick birds or prevent the spread of infection and can only be used on prescription from a vet. Our members use a spectrum of...

Growth Hormones are not used in NZ Poultry Industry

The use of growth hormones has been banned by our industry in New Zealand for more than 30 years and as far as our existing records indicate growth hormones have never been used in...