Source: PoultryHelathToday.com
Investing in vaccination programs to develop cross-protection against some of the most common strains of Salmonella could help limit the number of foodborne outbreaks of...
The ubiquitous nature of coccidiosis precludes eradication as a practical option for their control. As such, coccidiosis is mainly controlled by applying anticoccidial products...
TEST CONDITIONS
Challenge Virus: IBDV (Infectious bursal disease virus) Product: Stalosan F powder. Exposure temperature: Ambient room temperature (approx. 25ºC). Virus growth medium: Minimum Essential...
Feathers play an important role in helping hens regulate their body temperature and navigate their surroundings. This is why maintaining healthy feather cover in...
Antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) have routinely been used in intensive poultry production for improving birds’ performance. However, in recent years, reducing the use of...
The gastrointestinal tract is one of the largest immune organs in a bird’s body. It is responsible for digesting and absorbing nutrients and acts...
Institution: University of Georgia
Principal Investigator: Dr. Catherine Logue, PhD, MIFST
College of Veterinary Medicine
Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center
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Athens, GA 30602
Colibacillosis is considered...
Coccidiosis, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, is still one of the most widespread and difficult to manage poultry diseases, causing considerable economic...
Parasites can be detected on the external surfaces of the body by way of a thorough physical examination. Periodical examination of the flock can...
Though not yet peer-reviewed, research conducted at Germany’s Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute and another study conducted by a Chinese research group show chickens and pigs cannot contract...