Leadership in Coccidiosis Management: Huvepharma States its Case – Industry Perspectives with Feedinfo
Coccidiosis, caused by Eimeria species parasites, is a severe poultry disease. The intestinal tissue damage caused by coccidia results in lower feed intake, interference with...
What to Do About Bed Bugs in Poultry Houses
Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius, are small (about .33 inch or 5 millimeters long), flat, oval-shaped, wingless insects that feed on blood (Figure 1). Their...
Why Mycotoxins Matter in Broiler Production
Source: Biomin
The negative impacts of mycotoxins in poultry can be far-reaching, decreasing gastrointestinal integrity, immunity and performance in broilers and resulting in economic losses....
ODA, ODNR advise poultry owners to protect flocks from unknown songbird illness
With recent reports of sick and dying songbirds in Ohio and surrounding states, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Department of...
‘Don’t kiss or snuggle’: CDC warns backyard chicken owners over salmonella cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people with backyard poultry that their chickens may be linked to a salmonella outbreak.
"Don’t kiss or snuggle backyard poultry,...
Litter management can help control Salmonella Heidelberg
Ongoing studies to find ways of managing Salmonella Heidelberg loads in poultry litter have suggested that downtime is key to reducing the pathogen’s rates.
“We’ve...
The Strength of Microgranulation
Huvepharma is well known for its microgranulated products which are more reliable in feed mills and in poultry houses by being less dusty than...
Maximize Success Through Brooding Management
Drs. Teryn Girard and Hollyn Maloney
The newly designed poultry division at our clinic, Prairie Swine Health Services, focuses intently on a field approach to...
Feeding Pellets for Broiler Performance Improvements
Feeding pelleted diets improves broiler production efficiency through increased feed intake and live weight gain as well as improved feed conversion ratio.
Pelleting technology became...
Good Litter Management Improves Broiler Performance, Health, and Welfare
How litter is managed before, during, and after each flock is a key factor for improved broiler performance, health, and welfare. Successful growers understand...