Avian influenza or "bird flu," caused by avian influenza A viruses, can spread easily and quickly in birds. These viruses (low pathogenic- and highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses like H5N1) occur naturally among wild birds worldwide and can infect...
In many poultry markets around the world where chicken viscera are commonly sold in supermarkets, the appearance of the liver is very important for marketing purposes. Customers have a tendency to associate the health status of the birds with...
Innovative new technology has applications for swine, poultry, equine, dairy, beef and more.
Postbiotics are a novel solution to address a rising focus on proactive health across animal species – including swine, poultry, equine, dairy, beef and more.
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How an effective Integrated Pest Management program can lower the potential spread of foodborne pathogens in poultry production.
Most people can quickly spot the signs of a pest infestation in a poultry house: beetles crawling up the exterior walls, swarms...
George J. Hochmuth and Justin T. Jones
Through research, tables have been developed that describe the average nutrient concentration of animal wastes. However, the actual nutrient concentration of manures may vary from one livestock operation to another. Factors that contribute...
Gut health has made its stamp on livestock production as the gateway to animal health. We often think the gut's primary job is to digest valuable nutrients. But an immunologist may argue that a more important job of the...
The Zinpro® Global Poultry Mineral Guide is the only guide in the market with trace mineral recommendations to help poultry operations be more precise, productive and profitable, while addressing different production challenges.
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Three experts from research, production and industry share their experiences and offer insights for addressing protozoal diseases in turkeys.
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Despite its best efforts, the US turkey industry continues to battle costly protozoal diseases such as coccidiosis, histomoniasis (blackhead disease) and...
Source: PoultryHealthToday
Lesions created by footpad dermatitis are significantly reduced when broilers are raised in poultry houses with circulation fans, scientists have discovered.
Researchers at the University of Maryland found birds raised in houses with fans suffered from less severe...
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A recent foodborne outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Reading revealed the need for effective control of this serovar in turkey production. Vaccination can reduce Salmonella in poultry, and this study...
