ABSTRACT
Heavy weight fast-growing meat-type broiler chickens have largely been selected for growth rate, muscle mass yield especially for the breast muscle, and feed conversion....
Institution: North Carolina State University
Principal Investigator: Mitsu Suyemoto
North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC 27607
Pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum (EC) continues to plague the broiler...
Institution: University of Arkansas
Principal Investigator: David Caldwell
University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture
Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201
Light intensity has been shown to affect the activity of birds, but...
SUMMARY
In recent years, more farms have been transitioning to cage-free systems as multiple states passed regulations banning use of conventional cages, and several large...
Institution: University of Georgia
Principal Investigator: Catherine Logue
University of Georgia
953 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
Colibacillosis, as a result of Escherichia coli (E. coli), is arguably...
Particulate matter (PM) can damage bird lungs. Now poultry scientists gather data to give a fuller picture of the effects of PM in different...
Non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) degrading enzymes have been used in monogastric
diets since the 1980’s, yet there is still debate on mode of action and how...
Quick facts
Footpad dermatitis appears as dark brown and black lesions on footpads of poultry.
Managing litter moisture is key to preventing footpad dermatitis.
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Research team investigates the financial harm that darkling beetles have had on the industry
In research published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management, University of Delaware graduate...
Institution: North Carolina State University
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Rocio Crespo
North Carolina State University
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Many turkey poults may experience poor starting performance for...