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Industry needs more poultry scientists to tackle disease challenges

More young people need to be encouraged to take up careers in poultry science if the sector is to properly tackle disease challenges which have plagued it for decades.
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NAE production: Helping contract growers navigate maze of new challenges

By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, Mississippi
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One Health Certified label seeks balanced approach to poultry production, marketing

A new label under development for meat and poultry products will represent production that seeks a balanced approach to poultry production and marketing.
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AAAP publishes eighth edition of Avian Disease Manual

The AAAP has released the eighth edition of its venerable Avian Diseases Manual, widely regarded in the poultry industry as the essential guide for diagnosing and...
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US poultry vets: Disease control and food safety identified as future research priorities

Surveys carried out by the AAAP found veterinarians working across the broiler, egg and turkey sectors believe food safety should be a high-priority area for future...
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Unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers tied to breeders

An unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers underscores the importance of obtaining a good history and input from bird caretakers, according to David...
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AAAP publishes eighth edition of Avian Disease Manual

The AAAP has released the eighth edition of its venerable Avian Diseases Manual, widely regarded in the poultry industry as the essential guide for diagnosing and...
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US poultry vets: Disease control and food safety identified as future research priorities

Surveys carried out by the AAAP found veterinarians working across the broiler, egg and turkey sectors believe food safety should be a high-priority area for future...
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Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks

Food safety challenges linked to Salmonella could be tackled more effectively by better understanding the sex life of bacteria, according to a leading US government...
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Effective Salmonella control requires involvement of entire production chain

By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM, Senior Public Health Veterinarian, Zoetis
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Helping contract growers’ transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production

Successful transition from conventional to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler production requires awareness of all the changes needed and lots of advance planning.
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One Health Certified label seeks balanced approach to poultry production, marketing

A new label under development for meat and poultry products will represent production that seeks a balanced approach to poultry production and marketing.
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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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New Poultry Vaccine from Zoetis Helps Build Strong Immune Foundation in Breeder Hens...

Zoetis News Center

Poulvac Maternavac® 4, an inactivated vaccine from Zoetis that helps protect chickens against four important diseases, has been licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will begin shipping this fall, the company announced today.

Moisture monitoring critical to improving bird health and welfare

Environment

Poultry shed humidity should be monitored as regularly as shed temperature and ventilation to ensure bird health and productivity is as high as it can be.

Ensuring strong immunity key to successful ‘no antibiotics ever’ broiler...

Antibiotic-free

USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing

Condemnations

By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program

Respiratory

By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks

Flock welfare

By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi

More than half of US broilers raised without antibiotics in 2018

Antibiotic Management

Broilers raised without antibiotics accounted for 51% of total US production in 2018 — an 11-point jump from the previous year and, more significantly, up from 3% in 2014.

Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs

Hatchery

Wet-bulb reservoirs in hatchery incubators should be included in the bacterial-monitoring program to ensure they aren’t the source of egg-shell contamination.

Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks

Safe Poultry

Food safety challenges linked to Salmonella could be tackled more effectively by better understanding the sex life of bacteria, according to a leading US government veterinarian.

Avian pathogenic E. coli: Difficult to prevent and control

Gut Health

The bacterium E. coli has re-emerged in broiler operations, which seems to coincide with poultry companies’ switch to ‘no antibiotics ever’ (NAE) programs.

Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control ...

Expert Advice

By Abhinav Upadhyay, DVM, PhD, postdoctoral associate and Dan J. Donoghue, PhD, professor, University of Arkansas

Biomarkers helping to identify broilers susceptible to wooden breast syndrome

Diagnostics

Broiler producers need answers in the battle against wooden or woody breast syndrome — and they need them quickly. While safe for human consumption, the hard, chewy breast meat from affected birds is not marketable and results in significant economic losses for poultry companies.

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New Poultry Vaccine from Zoetis Helps Build Strong Immune Foundation in Breeder Hens...

Zoetis News Center

Moisture monitoring critical to improving bird health and welfare

Environment

Ensuring strong immunity key to successful ‘no antibiotics ever’ broiler...

Antibiotic-free

USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing

Condemnations

Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program

Respiratory

Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks

Flock welfare

More than half of US broilers raised without antibiotics in 2018

Antibiotic Management

Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs

Hatchery

Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks

Safe Poultry

Avian pathogenic E. coli: Difficult to prevent and control

Gut Health

Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control ...

Expert Advice

Biomarkers helping to identify broilers susceptible to wooden breast syndrome

Diagnostics

Raising poultry without antibiotics:

Meeting the challenge while maintaining flock health, welfare and sustainability

Meeting the challenge while maintaining
flock health, welfare and sustainability