Turkey-farm study finds Salmonella Infantis prevalent
Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
Research studying Salmonella across one turkey producer’s farms found Salmonella Infantis to be by far the dominant serotype — recorded in over a...
Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
By Stephen Collett, BScAgric, BVSc, MMedVet, MRCVS, DACPV
Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Lameness and spinal abscess as...
Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl
Most leg and foot disorders in fowl can be prevented through proper nutrition and management. However, some problems can be genetic.
Nutritional Deficiency in Breeders
The...
Tackling a botulism outbreak in a breeder flock
Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
Botulism might not be a common occurrence in poultry production, but when it infects a flock, mortalities can be high.
That was the situation...
California surveillance reveals genetic and seasonal changes in infectious bronchitis virus
Genotypes of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) found in California between 2012 and 2020 have seen a “major shift,” according to a study investigating patterns...
Iowa State University researchers discover new approach to fight Salmonella in poultry
December 16th, 2021
AMES, Iowa — Researchers in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University have discovered an innovative approach...
Higher turkey prices not a windfall for farmers
ListenTurkey prices are higher, but so is the cost of growing the birds
Thanksgiving turkeys are shown at a Cub Foods store in Bloomington, Minn.,...
3 pillars of reducing mycotoxin-induced inflammation and oxidative stress
Mycotoxins are a perennial challenge for livestock and poultry production systems given their often-undetected presence in a vast majority of feeds. Recent data indicate...
Measuring temperature of birds’ faces could help identify heat stress in flocks
Use of thermal imaging cameras to measure facial temperatures may offer a non-invasive option for assessing heat stress in commercial broilers, according to research...
Darkling Beetle Control Helps Poultry Producers Reduce Losses
Poultry producers can take steps to control beetles by using chemical control and monitoring tools.
Despite industry advances in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), controlling darkling...