Disinfectants Against Avian Influenza Virus
You can help minimize the spread of Avian Influenza. By properly following these tips, such as placing hand-sanitizers at all entrances of buildings, you...
Five critical factors for in ovo vaccination success
Reprinted from:PoultryHealthToday.com
In ovo vaccination has proven popular in commercial hatcheries as it can offer early immunity against prevalent pathogens, consistent vaccine delivery and a...
Tips for uncovering toxicity in poultry flocks
Reprinted from:PoultryHealthToday.com
Toxicity is a relatively rare affliction for hens, and tracking down the source can prove challenging, as one case study outlined by a...
Improving Salmonella surveillance in turkeys, By Nikki Shariat from the University of Georgia
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High-profile Salmonella outbreaks in turkey flocks in recent years have demonstrated the need for improved surveillance in the US turkey industry, according to...
Vaccination programs in live poultry production reduce pre-harvest Salmonella burden
With increased regulatory pressure on food companies to control Salmonella outbreaks, coupled with the impacts of product recalls and company reputations at stake, it...
What lives inside the chicken gut?
Source: Quadram Institute
In a recently published study, investigators from Norwich and Surrey have more than doubled the number of microbial species known to live...
Respiratory Diseases in Small Poultry Flocks
Your birds are showing signs of respiratory distress. They are coughing and gasping, and their eyes are watery. What is wrong with them? This...
E. coli and Antibiotic Resistance: Impact on the Poultry Sector
Medicated chicken feed has led to antibiotic resistant strains of E. coli. Acidifiers in poultry feed can reduce antibiotic resistance and help control disease.
In...
Incubation key to preventing leg problems in turkey poults
Excessive heat and humidity during incubation can cause leg problems in turkey poults, ultimately leading to higher hatchery costs mainly due to an increase...
Intestinal Health and Necrotic Enteritis in Broilers
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the commercial broiler chicken is constantly exposed to a wide variety of potentially harmful factors. These factors can have...