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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction
Fermented feed has become a hot topic among backyard poultry enthusiasts, sparking lively debates and curiosity in chicken coops everywhere. Touted as a...
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers from Iowa State University that worked to develop and...
Summary
The U.S. broiler industry is currently facing challenges in breeder production and hatchability. Hatchability rates have recently dropped below 82 %, the lowest since...