A recent study combining genomic data and machine learning has attributed the majority of U.S. campylobacteriosis cases to poultry, and found that chicken is an increasing source of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter in human infections.
Published in Journal of Infection, the study...
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project, aimed at developing six vaccines for reovirus in turkeys, by researchers in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Made possible by...
With colder weather approaching, it’s time for maintenance checks to keep birds cozy and ensure that poultry houses run as efficiently as possible throughout the fall and winter.
Kyle Burns, Cumberland district manager, recommends six maintenance checks to promote bird...
In one of the largest-ever studies using whole genome sequencing (WGS) to characterize Campylobacter in Africa, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was identified in 75 percent of human and poultry isolates from Tanzania and Kenya.
Consumption of chicken meat is an important contributor...
Avian metapneumovirus is proving to be a shape-shifter.
The viral disease, which has surged in the U.S. over the past year, is mostly a problem because it allows secondary bacterial infections to thrive.
The symptoms in birds, which range from swollen...
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...
The USDA is planning to reduce some Salmonella testing for poultry products for the coming fiscal year, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.
In a 33-page sampling plan for fiscal year 2024, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection...
NutriQuest, a leading provider of nutrition and business consulting, research, and product development for the swine, poultry, and dairy industries, has partnered with Modulant Biosciences to develop a breakthrough technology for control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSv)...
ADVANCING POULTRY HEALTH
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of various industries, and the poultry sector is no exception.
Machine learning (ML) and predictive analytics are both segments of Artificial intelligence (AI). AI predictive analytics use machine learning...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $17.6 million investment to improve the health and welfare of agricultural animals across the nation. This funding, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and the National Animal...