“ Almost three-quarters of visitors to the Fair come to see new products , with 64 % planning to make a purchase as a result ,” explains event organiser Alice Bell . “ It can be hard to fit everything into one day at the event , so we will again be running the New Product Innovation Trail to make it easy to compare cutting-edge developments . With more than 40 poultry and 30 pig products entered , ranging from new designs to reduce feather pecking to poison-free vermin control , there is something to solve many on-farm challenges .”

Below we profile a selection of new products which will be featured . Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health – HatchPak IB H120 NeO

For active immunisation of dayold chicks to reduce infection with the Massachusetts serotype of Infectious Bronchitis virus . The effervescent NeO tablets reduce the risk of stock solution contamination and , when compared to glass vials , the small blister packs make vaccine management safer for operators , take up less room in the fridge and reduce packaging waste by 90 %. Vencomatic Poultry UK – The Pecking Pan

A 2-year MSC study and 3-year trials have proven that Pecking Pans for chicks / pullets can provide a long-lasting environment enrichment which may reduce injurious pecking , reduce plumage damage and enhance bird welfare . Farmex – dicam 2

Next generation environmental control and integrated real-time data capture for farmers . Applicable to any building type , stage of production or ventilation system . Backward compatible with existing dicam controls ; remotely accessible from your smartphone , tablet or laptop ; complete flexibility ; a future proof system for agriculture . IMV Technologies – BACTIBAG

Safety for pig semen performance . BactiBag , a new semen packaging flatpack , is

coated on its inside with BactiGuard . When in contact with bacteria , BactiGuard intercalates itself into bacterial cell membranes . This prevents the bacteria population from growing and has specific action against Gram- bacteria , making them more sensitive to antibiotics . The end result is improved safety for the semen ’ s reproductive performance . Teagle Machinery Ltd – Tomahawk 500B Turbo Mill

Aimed at pig and poultry enterprises who require consistently short chopped straw , the 500B processes material outside the building , reducing entry of vehicles and people . Material distribution can be through a fixed manifold system and / or flexible pipe . The tractor-mounted machine is remotely controlled . The high output turbo fan delivers precision milled material at a rate determined by the operator . Collinson – Cyclone Bio

The Cyclone Bio provides farmers with a new bio-security management tool . Mounted on the feed silo leg and connected to the exhaust pipe via a hose , dust generated during pneumatic filling is collected in the cyclone eliminating dust around the silo base , which previously attracted wild birds and vermin with threat of disease . A robust slide enables straightforward emptying after filling . BODO Ltd – poison free rodent control

Multiple capture of live rodents which automatically resets itself . Helps eliminate the use of poisons on the farm , which has led to some adverse publicity in the perceived secondary poisoning of wildlife . Eliminates workforce training in the use of poisons , no need for rodent contractors entering your farm as a biosecurity risk . Agricultural LED Lighting Ltd – LINK-LIGHT

The most up-to-date LED and control technologies packaged within an easy to install plug-andplay link cable system . UK designed and manufactured specifically for the poultry industry . Energy saving , flicker free , maximum control , easy to fit , 100,000 + LED life expectancy .

Schippers UK Ltd – MS Hatchfog

MS Hatchfog ultra is a unique combination of fogging and disinfection product for hatcheries . The disinfection product has a 100 % kill of fungi , viruses and bacteria . It has no effect on the materials in the surrounding area , and is much safer than formaldehyde . The fogging application takes care of a 100 % contact between disinfection and egg and does not result in wet eggs . EASYFIX – EASYFIX Enrichment Range

Environmental Enrichment reduces aggressive behaviour . The Luna and Astro range of enrichment devices are made from high-quality natural rubber , are designed for piglets , weaners and sows to provide environmental enrichment , reducing aggressive behaviour in pigs .

JF McKenna Ltd – Fancom eYeGrow

Automatic weight monitor for finishers . The 3D camera continually monitors and registers the animals and feeds information back to a computer to accurately calculate weight . Unlike manual weighing , this is completely stressfree for the animals . eYeGrow prevents growth dip and requires no additional labour input . It fits perfectly into existing houses .

• The British Pig & Poultry Fair is the leading event for the UK pig , poultry and egg sectors , and will be held on 15-16 May 2018 at Stoneleigh , Warwickshire . Partnered by ABN the Fair is free to attend , to register and plan your visit go to pigandpoultry . org . uk . For a full list of the products featuring in the New Products Innovation Trail ,

see www . pigandpoultry . org . uk / whats-new