The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the commercial broiler chicken is constantly exposed to a wide variety of potentially harmful factors. These factors can have serious effects on the GI tract condition and negatively affect health and performance of birds...
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease that causes respiratory and neurological signs in various avian species. It may cause acute death.
Newcastle disease is caused by avian paramyxovirus-1 (APMV-1). APMV-1 generally presents in the following forms based on...
Institution: University of California, Davis
Principal Investigator: Michael J. Mienaltowski, DVM, PhD
Annie J. King, PhD
University of California, Davis
2251 Meyer Hall
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Broiler chickens have been genetically selected to grow quickly and efficiently. Although efficient growth is desirable for...
Recent press coverage about fires at layer operations highlights the intertwined interests of protecting hen welfare with the business case for strong fire prevention practices.
Fires and the loss of animals’ lives are taken personally by farmers. It violates their most...
Luis F. Klein joins as a contracted Technical Support Representative, based in Chapeco, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil effective July 19, 2021. In this role Luis will collaborate with the America’s Sales & Technical Team at Hybrid to provide a high level of sales and technical...
Source: Purina
Summer is a time for fun, adventure and excitement – for both backyard chicken raisers and their flocks. To keep birds cool in the summertime, provide a chicken waterer with fresh, cool water for hydration, maintain chicken coop...
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 a result of bacterial osteomyelitis in broilers is purportedly increasing in prevalence globally. Perhaps the...
Dr. Lon Whitlow hosts “Introduction to Molds and Mycotoxins” webinar on Phibro Academy
Any number of harvest, storage and handling practices can set the stage for mold and mycotoxin growth, which can be detrimental and potentially dangerous for livestock. From...
Organic Acid's Dual Role: Improved Bird Health, Safer Processing
Bacteria are one of the major microbes present in poultry. While many bacteria are harmless, there are some pathogenic bacteria which can be detrimental to bird health and performance. Pathogenic bacteria...
Epithelial tissue, or skin, is an animal’s first line of defense against environmental challenges. It covers all exterior and interior surfaces of the body, like its cavities, tubes, organs and blood vessels, including the respiratory, reproductive, urogenital and gastrointestinal...
