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 available in the 1930's and is now used in the manufacturing of nearly all commercial...
Dr. Brian Fairchild: Making a poultry house a home
Today’s technology allows poultry farmers to precisely and accurately create environments for their birds to thrive.
Better lighting, nutrition and air quality can greatly contribute to alleviating many of the health issues...
Footpad dermatitis is a common issue in poultry production with average prevalence rates often hovering around 20%, but sometimes reaching as high as 100% on some poultry operations.
Footpad dermatitis is characterized as the loss of integrity in the skin...
Many diseases can affect your small poultry flock. Practicing biosecurity and proper management can help keep birds healthy. If you suspect disease in your flock, consult with a veterinarian or the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory.
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Staphylococcus aureus infection...
By: Gabriella Furo, Ph.D. student
Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota
What is footpad dermatitis (FPD) and why should I care?
Footpad dermatitis is a skin inflammation, and a frequently occurring problem in turkey production worldwide, which can affect the turkey...
Avian influenza viruses spread through direct contact with infected birds or through contaminated feed, water, equipment and clothing.
News of avian influenza (bird flu) is resurfacing around the globe. Cases of H7N3 are confirmed in the U.S.; H5N8 has been...
Poultry shed humidity should be monitored as regularly as shed temperature and ventilation to ensure bird health and productivity is as high as it can be, according to a poultry health expert.
Dr. Brian Fairchild, professor of poultry science at...
VapHi-Tech™ PVX-100 helps improve bird health, operator safety
Vaccination is a key component of health programs at every poultry operation. Yet each year, countless broilers, broiler breeders and commercial layers are not properly vaccinated. Until now. Phibro Animal Health...
Poulvac Maternavac® 4 protects against IBD, reovirus, Newcastle, IBV
Poulvac Maternavac® 4, an inactivated vaccine from Zoetis that helps protect chickens against four important diseases, has been licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will begin shipping this fall,...
By: Erika Machtinger, GREGORY P MARTIN, PH.D., PAS
Introduction
Bed bugs had all but disappeared in developing countries, but a recent resurgence is causing serious problems. These bloodsucking parasites are now frequently reported in human establishments like hotels and dormitories and...