Visit us at the British Pig & Poultry Fair
Arden Wood Shavings is excited once again to be exhibiting at this year's British Pig & Poultry Fair on 13th and 14th May 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. From Stand 6-340 in Hall 6, opposite the Poultry Theatre, we will be showcasing our high-quality poultry bedding range, including Safemix and Agribed. We will also be unveiling a new product, as well as promoting the services we provide to poultry farmers throughout the UK, such as our trusted bio-secure deliveries and bulk blown solutions.
Effective broiler bedding and litter management are essential to the success of any poultry farm, contributing to bird health, production efficiency, and overall farm welfare. Quality bedding plays a critical role in reducing the risk of disease, promoting comfort for the birds, and improving air quality within the poultry sheds. We provide high-quality bedding solutions that support litter management practices and deliver long-term benefits for the health and productivity of broilers from day old.
As a poultry bedding specialist and a brand of Veolia, Arden Wood Shavings has over 40 years of experience as a key supply partner to the industry. We understand the challenges poultry farmers face when it comes to managing litter. With products like Safemix and Agribed, we've developed bedding options that help poultry farmers maintain optimal conditions with efficiency and ease.
Our Bedding Solutions include:
Safemix: A High-Performance, Bio-Secure Solution
Safemix is a blend of premium quality grade A wood shavings and sterile Grade A wood chips from sustainable sources. It is inherently bio-safe, and we implement an advanced sanitisation process which kills spores and bacteria.
Key benefits include:
- Full Traceability: Produced in strict quality-controlled conditions with full product traceability for reassurance.
- Active and Natural: It promotes birds to self-aerate the bedding so it can breathe and remain friable.
- Comfort and Insulation: Excellent insulating qualities provide birds with optimum comfort, supporting health and welfare.
- Ease of Use: Safemix is easy to spread, top-up, and clean out.
Agribed: Versatile and Highly Absorbent Bedding
Agribed is a kiln-dried paper crumb that is an especially good choice for slower-growing breeds, standard broilers, and turkeys that is compliant with RSPCA and Red Tractor regulations.
It offers several notable benefits:
- Moisture and Ammonia Control: High absorbency keeps sheds drier for longer and keeps ammonia levels in check.
- Bird Health: Minimises the risk of hock burns and pododermatitis by keeping litter dry and friable throughout the crop.
- Quality Conditions: It is clean, comfortable, low dust, and has excellent insulation properties.
Innovation Spotlight: Introducing the New 15kg Safemix Bales
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new 15kg Safemix bales. These bales offer the same premium quality but with a lighter, looser texture.
- Improved Handling: The lighter weight reduces physical strain and makes the product more convenient to manage.
- Enhanced Absorption: The looser texture improves the ability to absorb moisture efficiently, ensuring bedding lasts longer.
- Efficiency: This format is perfect for those looking for an easier, faster, and more efficient solution to litter management without sacrificing performance.
Reliable Nationwide Delivery and Professional Support
Both Safemix and Agribed are available in bulk or bales with bio-secure deliveries across all nations of the UK. If you are planning a visit to the British Pig and Poultry Fair 2026, call on to Arden's stand (6-340 in Hall 6) to chat with one of our poultry bedding specialists. We would be delighted to explain more about how our products can help your poultry business.