Broiler chickens, bred for rapid growth, accumulate more fat under chronic heat stress, which reduces meat quality and production efficiency. In a recent study, researchers from Japan revealed that heat stress directly alters fat metabolism in adipose tissue, regulating...
A new study, published in mSphere, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, suggests some antibiotics used in conventional poultry farming may contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance in humans. This research, conducted by Dr. Alex Wong,...
Description of the problem
Histomonas meleagridis is a protozoal pathogen that affects gallinaceous birds, causing histomonosis, commonly known as blackhead disease (Tyzzer, 1920, Tyzzer, 1932). Outbreaks of histomonosis in turkeys can be devastating, causing 15 % to 100 % mortality...
Cage-free eggs have become a popular grocery purchase due to growing concerns about animal welfare. In early 2024, they accounted for roughly 40% of eggs sold.
For suppliers looking to help meet the rising demand for cage-free eggs, the solution...
Summary
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have highlighted major needs for multiple effective depopulation methods across all sectors and housing systems in the commercial poultry industry. Ventilation shutdown plus heat (VSDH), heat and relative humidity (VSDHRh), and carbon dioxide...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza reached Antarctica’s mainland in early 2024, leaving Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island nations as the only regions on Earth that remain free from the H5N1 strain.
Purdue University researchers now have developed an innovative, paper-based...
esearchers from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens.
Mazhar...
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 resistant (AMR) Campylobacter species (spp.) and Escherichia coli and associated genes on chicken meat.
The researchers...
Description of Problem
The term ‘antinutritional factor’ typically refers to secondary metabolites such as phytate, nitrates or tannins, which are produced by a variety of plants as a defense mechanism against attack by insects, pathogens and herbivores (Saad, 2016). These...
Introduction
Fermented feed has become a hot topic among backyard poultry enthusiasts, sparking lively debates and curiosity in chicken coops everywhere. Touted as a natural way to boost bird health, egg production, and overall flock performance, this age-old practice...