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Escherichia coli (E.coli) may be largely responsible for focal duodenel necrosis (FDN) in layer chickens, according to research presented at the 2022 International Poultry...
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The northern fowl mite (Figure 1) is the most important external...
Coccidiosis is the most common disease of brooded poultry. It affects primarily chicks and poults (baby turkeys). But it may also (though rarely) affect...
A major cause of increased first week chick mortality is Omphalitis, or navel-yolk sac infection: a hatchery-born disease also known as ‘mushy chick disease’...
Few scientific studies have verified the use of herbs as insecticides or insect repellents. However, using herbs in the chicken coop won’t harm your...
Is antibiotic-free turkey production within reach? How can we responsibly reduce the use of antibiotics while treating health challenges in the field?
When bacterial infections...
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A warning to tighten up biosecurity and reduce movement in and out of poultry houses was issued by Terry Conger, DVM, poultry health...
Quick facts
Birds are subject to heat stress when the air temperature and humidity uncontrollably increase their core body temperature.
Heat stress can result...
Elanco Animal Health is launching a three-part webinar series called “Let’s Talk Layers” aimed at helping producers take on important industry challenges for 2022...
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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), a highly infectious, acute viral disease, is proving a significant challenge for producers right across the broiler belt.
Work over the...