Ready-to-eat chicken breast is increasingly popular for its high protein content and convenience, but its moist and nutrient-rich environment makes it a perfect breeding...
Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial microorganisms.
Bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and Staphylococcus can...
A genomic analysis of Salmonella isolates from retail poultry meat highlights the ongoing spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains in the food supply chain, researchers reported today...
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,...
The Cobb R&D team collaborated with researchers at the University of Georgia and the University of Madison-Wisconsin to determine if feeding behavior could be...
Broiler chickens, bred for rapid growth, accumulate more fat under chronic heat stress, which reduces meat quality and production efficiency. In a recent study,...
A new study, published in mSphere, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, suggests some antibiotics used in conventional poultry farming may contribute...
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)....
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...
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...