In the face of growing pressure for higher-welfare products, enrichments can be an accessible way to improve the welfare of broiler chickens.
Enrichments are any...
Summary
Improper handling and loading of market-ready turkeys during live haul presents significant challenges in the U.S. turkey industry. Bird injuries, such as bruises, scratches,...
As global temperatures continue to rise, heat stress has become a critical issue in livestock management, with mortality rates causing significant financial losses. Heat...
As temperatures rise during the summer months, backyard chicken keepers and poultry farmers alike must take extra precautions to protect their flocks from heat...
When it comes to storing raw chicken, food safety is critical. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), raw chicken should only be...
A research project funded by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) assessed the impact of poultry processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial...
As the summer season approaches, with its promise of high temperatures and increased humidity, the risk of heat stress among farm animals becomes a...
On behalf of Ontario’s four feather boards, the Feather Board Command Centre wishes to announce that the following heightened biosecurity advisories have now been...
Researchers have assessed the impact of processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on chicken meat.
Findings showed that while Campylobacter and...
A multistate Salmonella outbreak has grown in just a few weeks from 7 to 104 cases, with 1 death now recorded, the Centers for...