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...
More than 400 cases across the United States have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that officials say is tied to backyard poultry.
As of Thursday, 409 people have fallen ill, with 102 hospitalizations across 45 states, according to data...
The first known U.S. cluster of cases of bird flu in humans has been recorded at two poultry facilities in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Thursday.
The nine infected workers experienced mild symptoms only, and...
A farm in Ille-et-Vilaine has reported a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first farm outbreak in France since last winter. In response, the affected area has been placed under restrictions. Despite the incident, French authorities...