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Managing protozoal diseases in turkeys: There’s a lot we need to learn

Three experts from research, production and industry share their experiences and offer insights for addressing protozoal diseases in turkeys.
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Back-to-basics for managing health of cage-free pullets

Poultry producers with cage-free pullet systems should go back to the basics of bird management to keep their flocks healthy and productive.
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Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no antibiotics ever’ systems

Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no antibiotics ever” production, wholesale automation is likely to be...
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Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis

Footpad dermatitis causes significant foot problems for broilers, which adversely affects bird welfare and the market for broiler paws, according to research from the...
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Nutritionist: Understanding probiotics is key to managing them effectively in poultry

With the ever-increasing shift to “no-antibiotics-ever” (NAE) production, probiotics have become more common in poultry diets, said Elizabeth Bobeck, PhD, a...
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Shedding light on LED lamps and dimmers: They’re not all a match

Getting the correct lighting is important in poultry houses to help maximize the birds’ genetic potential; however, too often there’s a disconnect between the LED...
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Back-to-basics for managing health of cage-free pullets

Poultry producers with cage-free pullet systems should go back to the basics of bird management to keep their flocks healthy and productive.
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Routine testing for IB vaccine takes can improve performance and profits

TOOLBOX, Issue 36: An interview with Manuel Da Costa, DVM, PhD, Associate Director, Outcomes Research, Zoetis
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IBDV: Management obstacles and options

By Daral J. Jackwood, PhD Professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Food Animal Health Research Program Ohio Agricultural Research and Development...
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Improving Salmonella surveillance in turkeys

High-profile Salmonella outbreaks in turkeys in recent years have shown the need for improved surveillance in the turkey industry.
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Too few aware of FSIS guidelines about live Salmonella vaccines

By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM, Senior Public Health Veterinarian, Zoetis
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Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis

Footpad dermatitis causes significant foot problems for broilers, which adversely affects bird welfare and the market for broiler paws, according to research from the...
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Windrowing litter can reduce pressure from poultry viruses, insects and bacteria

Poultry producers looking to improve litter quality and flock health should consider windrowing — a practice that not only works to control ammonia in the...
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Surveillance, careful vaccine selection tops “shoot-in-the-dark” strategy for IB control

Microbiologist Mark Jackwood, PhD, University of Georgia, urges producers not to “shoot in the dark” with infectious bronchitis vaccines and, instead, to focus on...
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Highlights of a roundtable discussion

In this lively roundtable discussion, a distinguished panel of experts share their candid insights on poultry health and food safety.
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Salmonella Proceedings

Listen to or download the podcast website builder Preharvest Salmonella Control: Raising the Standard for Safe Poultry Highlights of a roundtable discussion More...
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Home for the holidays? Poultry vet urges ‘aseptic technique’ in the kitchen

Food Safefty

By Robert O’Connor, DVM, MAM, Senior vice president, Foster Farms

Diagnostics for IBH start with subtle indicators

Diagnostics

Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) infections may not offer clear-cut clinical symptoms, but there are on-farm diagnostic measures that can yield early warnings.

How in ovo technology has changed the face of poultry health and production

Zoetis News Center

More than 20 billion eggs are injected each year using Embrex® in ovo vaccine technology, a tool that has enabled producers to streamline operations, save costs and provide protection against viruses like Marek’s disease from hatch.

Don’t overlook feed biosecurity in efforts to manage Salmonella

Biosecurity

Biosecurity in feed mills and on-farm feed storage should not be overlooked when it comes to managing the risk of Salmonella in poultry flocks, according to a turkey-health expert.

Management, vaccination keys to Salmonella prevention in cage-free egg l...

Expert Advice

By John Brown, DVM, Senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis

Best-management practices key to successful NAE broiler production

Antibiotic-free

With many poultry operations switching to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) production, management and disease control have become even more critical components.

Vaccine tweaks can make a big difference against key infectious bronchitis virus strain

Flock welfare

New challenge studies have highlighted the best vaccine serotype combinations to tackle the DMV/1639 strain of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), which has spread from the Delmarva area to become the predominant strain across the broiler belt and beyond.

‘Reverse genetics’ may offer new IBV vaccine targets

Respiratory

Researchers at The Pirbright Institute in the UK report that a recent study provides evidence that mutations in the genetic code for non-structural proteins “offer a promising way” to make vaccines against infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) safer.

Overheating soybean meal hurts gut integrity, broiler growth

Gut Health

Improper heat treatment of soybean meal affects the intestinal integrity of broiler chickens and flock performance, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia.

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