In the United States, Salmonella remains a pervasive threat as the leading cause of foodborne illnesses. Recent data from the Center for Disease Control...
Water belly is a condition in which a chicken’s body cavity fills with fluid, causing the abdomen to bulge. It is not itself a...
What is the threat posed by Bird-flu to poultry and human health?
Bird-flu or the highly pathogenic form of avian influenza infection (HPAI) was responsible...
Mitigating heat stress in poultry production is a challenge. Tunnel ventilation with evaporative cooling has been used for many years to improve thermal comfort...
November 1, 2023 | by Sam Shafer
In a growing number of countries, policies have been enacted that regulate housing systems for laying hens, moving...
A Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) veterinary pathologist wants “to get the poop” on developing new biomarker-based diagnostic tests for broiler chickens by...
Coccidiosis has always had a huge economic impact on the commercial poultry industry, sharply reducing productivity and profits, and producers rely on effective —...
October 11 update from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health: HPAI confirmed in Meeker County turkey flock
Please refer to the MBAH for up-to-date information and...
Turkey brooding: How do I give my poults a good start?
Information on brooding continues to be one of the top performing online resources and...
Reviewed by Maria Dashek
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Poultry owners should immediately begin an investigation if a disease is suspected in a flock. Obvious disease signs...