... Sanderson’s Phil Stayer: ‘Sustainability is really nothing new for poultry’
Sep 20, 2015Jennifer Grullon
Maintaining good intestinal health is particularly important for sustainability because the condition of the gut ultimately determines a flock’s growth rate and feed conversion.
... Sanderson Farms’ Phil Stayer: ‘Mortality is the first measure of wellbeing’
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer Grullon
Phil Stayer, DVM, of Sanderson Farms says poultry health, welfare and sustainability should not be compromised for marketing purposes.
... Coccidiosis: An old problem with some new challenges
Dec 01, 2022Jennifer Grullon
Coccidiosis in broiler houses remains a nagging challenge. While clinical manifestations are rare, it’s the subclinical condition that impacts the flock through poor feed efficiency and reduced...
... Anticoccidial sensitivity tests: Useful or not?
Oct 06, 2022Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Interaction of modified-live and recombinant vaccines shows potential against viral diseases
Apr 06, 2022Jennifer Grullon
Adding a modified-live vaccine (MLV) to recombinant vaccine programs against three important viral pathogens in poultry production can have a positive impact on outcomes, according to field work by...
... What does it take to be a successful poultry grower? Experts share their views
Jan 19, 2022Jennifer Grullon
Successful contract poultry farmers are hard workers, detail oriented and must literally serve as the gatekeepers of biosecurity, several experts and industry insiders say.
... Keeping up with coccidiosis remains challenging
Dec 21, 2021Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Direct-fed microbials can impact Salmonella vaccine efficacy
Sep 22, 2021Jennifer Grullon
Some direct-fed microbial additives with live cultures have been found to impact the efficacy of modified-live vaccines.
... Population diagnostics challenging for poultry veterinarians
Jun 14, 2021Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV,
Corporate Veterinarian,
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Infectious bronchitis DMV 1639: More questions than answers
Jun 01, 2021Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Calcium toxicity cases underscore value of networking for knowledge
May 15, 2021Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Testing mixed control approaches important in controlling Salmonella in broilers
Apr 26, 2021Jennifer Grullon
Commercial broiler farms often employ a multi-faceted approach in tackling Salmonella, but testing different combinations of control options together on a small scale before they are rolled out...
... Sleuthing to pinpoint source of commercial flock pathogens
Sep 17, 2020Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Live Salmonella vaccines, some DFMs may not mix
Jul 20, 2020Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... More than 35 poultry-health experts at IPPE to be interviewed on camera by Poultry Health Today
Jan 27, 2020Jennifer Grullon
More than 35 poultry-health experts and trend watchers will be interviewed on camera over 3 days as part of Poultry Health Today’s news coverage of the 2020 IPPE and IPSF.
... Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program
Nov 01, 2019Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV,
Corporate Veterinarian,
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... What makes a chick tick: Help non-farm audiences understand poultry’s needs
Aug 29, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Rather than adopt costly production practices that don’t necessarily benefit the health or welfare of poultry, veterinarians should work to educate non-farm audiences about a bird’s inherent...
... Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
Jun 17, 2019Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
Mar 15, 2019Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Poultry experts identify weak links in live production that can compromise Salmonella control
Mar 05, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Improved Salmonella control requires fixing weak links in live production that allow the pathogen to get into a flock, poultry experts advised during an industry roundtable.
... Poultry Health Today marks 5th year with more than two dozen video interviews, session coverage at IPPE
Feb 12, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Poultry Health Today, the world’s only news website focused on poultry health, is marking its 5th anniversary by covering technical sessions and conducting more than two dozen interviews with...
... Hurricane Florence and the poultry industry: Coping with the aftermath
Dec 13, 2018Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Uncertain supplies present challenges for rotation-minded producers
Oct 11, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Poultry producers know the importance of developing a long-term strategy for maintaining the efficacy of anticoccidials, but sometimes unexpected backorders of feed medications in high demand force...
... ‘Inspect what you expect’ applies to poultry vaccination crews
Mar 09, 2018Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Antibiotic-free poultry production: Is it sustainable on a large scale?
Feb 13, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Phil Stayer, DVM, head veterinarian at Sanderson Farms, is worried about what he calls an "anti-technology movement" directed at the US poultry industry, particularly as it relates to veterinary care...
... Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with leading poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 29, 2018Jennifer Grullon
More than two dozen poultry-health experts and trend watchers will be interviewed on camera over the next three days as part of Poultry Health Today’s news coverage of the 2018 International...
... Ruling the roost: Alternative or conventional chicken?
Dec 05, 2017Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Sanderson Farms vet drawing new battle lines against ILT
Jul 20, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Sanderson Farms growers have been asked to stop driving their farm trucks off the farm to help prevent outbreaks of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to Phil Stayer, DVM, head...
... Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
Apr 18, 2017Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with more than 30 poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 26, 2017Jennifer Grullon
More than 30 poultry-health experts and trend watchers will be interviewed on camera over the next three days as part of Poultry Health Today’s news coverage of the 2017 International Production...
... Opinion: VFDs — More work, same result?
Dec 14, 2016Jennifer Grullon
by Philip A. Stayer, DVM,
Corporate Veterinarian,
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Improved understanding may end “white chick” era
Nov 07, 2016Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Solving the mystery of gangrenous dermatitis in broilers
Sep 07, 2016Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... What’s the most humane way to raise a chicken? Watch and listen
Aug 20, 2016Jennifer Grullon
By
Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Field vaccination for respiratory disease: spray or pump?
Apr 14, 2016Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Sanderson veterinarian voices concerns about ‘anti-technology’ movement
Apr 07, 2016Jennifer Grullon
The anti-technology trend that seems popular today has Phil Stayer, DVM, corporate veterinarian for Sanderson Farms, Inc., worried it could have far-reaching, unintended consequences for the industry...
... More than 20 poultry experts to visit Poultry Health Today news desk at IPPE
Jan 25, 2016Jennifer Grullon
ATLANTA, Jan. 25 — More than 20 poultry experts and industry opinion leaders will be interviewed over the next two days at the Poultry Health Today news desk located in Exhibit Hall A of the...
... New from Poultry Health Today: Editors’ Picks
Jan 07, 2016Jennifer Grullon
Poultry Health Today has introduced Editors’ Picks — a new e-newsletter to showcase top stories and videos that busy readers might have missed the first time around.
... Preventing infection, dehydration helps ensure good chick quality
Dec 10, 2015Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Breaches in biosecurity: Sanderson Farms vet shares three valuable lessons
Nov 05, 2015Jennifer Grullon
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM
Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
