An EPIC History of the Poultry Industry
The Egg and Poultry Industry Conference is now celebrating over 50 years. This section looks back at the history of the entire Poultry Industry.Compiled, researched and edited by Howard Birley & Stephen Lister
There are a number of people to thank for their help and guidance in compiling this Timeline. Special thanks go particularly to my friend, colleague and co-author Stephen Lister, without whose help this book would never have reached the stage of publication.
I would also like to acknowledge the help and support of the EPIC organising committee, in particular: Aaron Patel, Andrew Joret, Derek Kelly, John Cessford, Stephen Povey and Jim Hunnable. Other significant contributions came from: John Farrant, Dr David Charles, Josie Arman, Steve Faulkner and Adam North.
I am indebted to Alan and Julie Kiteley of Lockwood Lithographics for their advice and printing of the finished book, not to mention their patience when dealing with someone who does not understand the requirements of printing such a document.
Following the conference in November 2016 the information and images used to compile this timeline have been uploaded to the EPIC website. The timeline will grow as new information is added and will be updated on a regular basis. It is hoped that it will become a living document and a resource for people in the industry to use in future years.
Howard Birley
Please select an article from our history section:
History Introduction
Last updated 6th April 2017
Smuggled stock blossoms from vacuum flask
Last updated 6th April 2017
Poultry World celebrates UK Broiler Industry Silver Jubilee
Last updated 6th April 2017
1800s
Last updated 13th April 2017
1900 to 1949
Last updated 20th December 2020
1950 to 1959
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1960 to 1969
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1970 to 1979
Last updated 22nd December 2020
1980 to 1989
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1990 to 1999
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2000 to 2009
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2020 to Present Day
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2010 to 2019
Last updated 22nd December 2020
What next? The rest is history!
If you have any memories of key moments we have missed, or any errors in the details we have included, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. With your help we can get get this section as clear, concise and accurate as possible.
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