... Cross-protection vaccine protocols key to limiting DMV/1639 spread in US flocks
May 04, 2021Susan Spiegel
Combining serotype vaccines might be a popular approach to protecting flocks against evolving strains of infectious bronchitis virus, such as DMV/1639, but not all combinations work equally well.
... Targeted adjuvants may improve recombinant ILT vaccination immune response
Apr 27, 2021Susan Spiegel
Although vaccination is effective in controlling ILT in broilers, recombinant vaccines may not always provide an adequate immune response. New research is exploring the addition of targeted
... Testing mixed control approaches important in controlling Salmonella in broilers
Apr 26, 2021Susan Spiegel
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...
... Pathways to protection: How one vaccine decision can affect options for managing other diseases in broilers
Apr 22, 2021PHT Editor
Broiler operations want to provide the best disease protection for the least cost, but deciding which vaccines to use and when can be a daunting task.
... Tips for uncovering toxicity in poultry flocks
Apr 15, 2021Susan Spiegel
Toxicity is a relatively rare affliction for hens, and tracking down the source can prove challenging, as one case study outlined by a poultry diagnostics expert revealed.
... Molecular test helps identify pathogenicity in new strains of infectious bursal disease virus
Apr 08, 2021Susan Spiegel
A genetic technique which could help improve predictions about the virulence of infectious bursal disease (IBDV) has identified pathogenicity in seven new strains of the virus which causes an...
... Hatchery details key to maximizing chick performance, expert says
Apr 01, 2021Susan Spiegel
A back-to-basics approach toward managing, handling and storing eggs can help maximize the quality and hatchability of chicks being produced for broiler flocks, according to an industry expert.
... Incubation key to preventing leg problems in turkey poults
Mar 31, 2021Susan Spiegel
Managing heat and humidity in hatcheries is key to reducing costly leg problems in turkey poults.
... Improving Salmonella surveillance in turkeys
Mar 25, 2021Susan Spiegel
High-profile Salmonella outbreaks in turkeys in recent years have shown the need for improved surveillance in the turkey industry.
... Sharing data can help manage layer-farm disease and increase production
Mar 18, 2021Susan Spiegel
Sharing and analyzing data at farm level and beyond can offer new insights that improve bird health and profitability on layer farms.
... New vaccine simplifies IBDV vaccination; provides effective early pullet protection
Mar 18, 2021Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 25: An interview with John Brown, DVM, senior technical services veterinarian and layer specialist, Zoetis on early pullet protection from IBDV.
... Good gut health starts before hatch, expert says
Mar 12, 2021Susan Spiegel
To establish good gut health, measures to promote a healthy microbiome can’t begin soon enough, an expert reports.
... 5 ways research aims to tackle poultry-sector challenges
Mar 04, 2021Susan Spiegel
Novel, science-based technologies will allow the poultry industry to get ahead of issues coming towards it.
... Histopathology helping poultry plants use science to defend carcasses, minimize condemnations
Feb 24, 2021Susan Spiegel
Veterinarians specializing in diagnosing disease in animal tissue are spending more time in processing plants helping minimize costly carcass condemnations while maintaining high food quality...
... Monitoring field strains key to successful vaccination against IBDV
Feb 18, 2021Susan Spiegel
By Daral J. Jackwood, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University
... Latest breeder, broiler vaccines provide consistent IBDV immunity
Feb 09, 2021Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 23: An interview with Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Director of Clinical Research, Zoetis about Poulvac Maternavac 4 and Poulvac Procerta HVT-IBD.
... Early IBV infections in layers can increase cysts associated with false layer syndrome
Feb 04, 2021Susan Spiegel
The timing of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) challenge in layers can impact the development of cysts associated with false layer syndrome, scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered.
... IBDV protection: Closing the gap between passive and active immunity
Feb 02, 2021Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 24: An interview with Angela Hartman, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist, Zoetis, on the latest vaccine from Zoetis, Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-IBD.
... SPECIAL REPORT: Don’t let immunosuppressive diseases compromise broiler performance
Feb 02, 2021Susan Spiegel
Immunosuppressive diseases such as IBDV, Marek's and reovirus can compromise a bird's ability to fight off secondary infections. Keeping them in check becomes even more critical as poultry companies...
... SPECIAL REPORT, Day 2: News reports and interviews from IPSF
Jan 26, 2021Susan Spiegel
The 2021 virtual International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) meeting is underway. Our editors are covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2020...
... SPECIAL REPORT, Day 1: News reports and interviews from IPSF
Jan 25, 2021Susan Spiegel
The 2021 virtual International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) meeting is underway. Our editors are covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2020...
... Robust challenge studies demonstrate efficacy of new recombinant vector vaccine for IBDVs
Jan 21, 2021Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 12: A new recombinant vector vaccine provides early protection against variant, classic and very virulent infectious bursal disease viruses, robust challenge studies demonstrate.
... Study: Larger particles in starter feed lead to better performance
Jan 21, 2021Susan Spiegel
Starter feed of larger particles consumed by young chicks is associated with better performance during the lifetime of broiler birds, according to a study conducted at Mississippi State University.
... Population diagnostics challenging for poultry veterinarians
Jan 14, 2021Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV,
Corporate Veterinarian,
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... AL2 variants now account for more than half of IBDV field isolates in broilers
Dec 22, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 10: AL2 variants now account for more than half of the infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) field isolates in broilers, according to the results of a 5-year survey.
... QX, 793b found to be most prevalent IBV field strains in Europe
Dec 22, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 11: Two recent studies assessed the prevalence of various IBV strains in Europe in recent years, with QX and 793b proving the most common causes of virulent disease in chickens.
... Serotype, presentation of IBH differ in large and small birds
Dec 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
More than one serotype has been the cause of inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broilers, which has presented differently in large- and small-bird complexes.
... Good gut health can help minimize Salmonella in broilers
Dec 17, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 14: An interview with Manuel Da Costa, DVM, PhD, Associate Director, Outcomes Research, Zoetis
... Marek’s disease vaccination needed now more than ever
Dec 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Guillermo Zavala, DVM, MAM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACPV
Adjunct Professor, University of Georgia
President, Avian Health International, LLC
Flowery Branch, Georgia (USA)
... Coccidiosis in conventional flocks presenting a significant challenge
Dec 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
A shift in microbiology could be responsible for a surge in coccidiosis problems being seen in conventional US broiler and pullets flocks, according to Pilgrim's DVM Suzanne Dougherty.
... Z-CAS helping feed mills, producers get the most from medicated feed additives
Nov 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 6: An interview with Marc Howerton, Customer Analytical Services Supervisor, Zoetis
... AAAP urges members to review new report on antimicrobial use data collection and reporting
Nov 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
The American Association of Avian Pathologists is urging members and other poultry health professionals to access a new scientific report, “Antimicrobial Use Data Collection and Reporting,”...
... Emerging disease trends come under focus in latest version of industry ‘bible’
Nov 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
Referred to as “the bible of poultry disease,” the 14th edition of Diseases of Poultry has been updated to reflect evolving health and management challenges facing producers today.
... Now more than ever, vaccination is critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks
Nov 28, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 22: An interview with Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Director of Clinical Research, Zoetis
... False layer syndrome linked to early infectious bronchitis exposure
Nov 23, 2020Susan Spiegel
Research is increasingly linking false layer syndrome to early exposure to infectious bronchitis virus. The condition prevents laying hens from producing eggs, but birds display few outward signs of...
... S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life
Nov 19, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 9: Chicks that received acidified water for the first 2 weeks of life had a significantly reduced load of Salmonella Heidelberg, a challenge study demonstrates.
... NCSU: Enterococcus co-infection makes colibacillosis deadlier in poultry
Nov 12, 2020Susan Spiegel
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that when a particular strain of Enterococcus is found alongside E. coli in cases of avian colibacillosis, there is a higher rate of...
Flock welfare, Global TOP NEWS, Infectious Diseases, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Research, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Consider predominance of AL-2 variants when planning IBDV vaccination program
Nov 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
The AL-2 family of variants is the predominant strain of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) circulating among US broiler flocks, according to a recent survey.
... Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis
Nov 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Elle Chadwick, PhD, Consultant, Ag Health Consulting, LLC, LaGrange, Georgia
... Better management, biosecurity could mean lower Salmonella levels in NAE farms
Nov 03, 2020Susan Spiegel
New research has suggested that Salmonella levels in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) poultry systems could be lower than those on conventional broiler farms.
... Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND provides advantages of a recombinant plus 19-day onset of immunity
Nov 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
Poulvac®️ Procerta™️ HVT-ND provides producers with all the advantages of a recombinant vectored vaccine while protecting chickens against Newcastle and Marek’s diseases as early as 19 days...
Antibiotic-free, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Research, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Glutamine supplement shows promise in reducing necrotic enteritis
Oct 26, 2020Susan Spiegel
Supplementing poultry diets with glutamine could help reduce the severity of necrotic enteritis (NE), according to researchers.
... Studies in 32 million birds show returns on vaccinating broilers for E. coli
Oct 22, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 8: In studies conducted in more than 32 million broiler chickens in Italy and the US, vaccination with Poulvac® E. coli yielded a positive return on investment.
... Litter management can help control Salmonella Heidelberg
Oct 15, 2020Susan Spiegel
Ongoing studies to find ways of managing Salmonella Heidelberg loads in poultry litter have suggested that downtime is key to reducing the pathogen’s rates.
... Seasonal management in hatchery critical to improving chick viability
Oct 12, 2020Susan Spiegel
Optimizing hatchery conditions throughout the year is crucial to limiting chick mortality and maintaining long-term bird viability, according to a poultry health expert.
... Temperature and air flow critical to broiler performance year-round
Oct 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Michael Czarick, Engineering Specialist, University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science
... Direct-fed microbials can impact Salmonella vaccine efficacy
Oct 05, 2020Susan Spiegel
Some direct-fed microbial additives with live cultures have been found to impact the efficacy of modified-live vaccines.
... Researchers decode clues to Salmonella Infantis control
Oct 05, 2020Susan Spiegel
New research from Austria provides key regional insights into Salmonella Infantis, a foodborne pathogen that is closely linked with broiler farms and often resistant to antibiotics.
Biosecurity, Diagnostics, Food Safety, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Utilizing on-farm testing key to helping processors understand S. Infantis loads
Oct 01, 2020Susan Spiegel
Using a range of testing methods for Salmonella Infantis can help broiler companies build a better picture of how effective interventions against the pathogen are performing.
... Bird, environmental management reduce industry’s carbon footprint
Sep 28, 2020Susan Spiegel
Pressure to reduce poultry production’s carbon footprint presents multiple hurdles, but the industry is up to the challenge, said Joseph Giambrone, PhD, professor, Auburn University.
... New four-way broiler breeder vaccine builds on success of Maternavac name
Sep 24, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 20: An interview with Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Director of Clinical Research, Zoetis
... Tackling stress key to protecting birds from coryza resurgence, says expert
Sep 21, 2020Susan Spiegel
Limiting stress in broiler flocks is key to preventing birds from succumbing to an infectious respiratory disease which is showing a resurgence in some areas of the US, according to a poultry expert.
... Sleuthing to pinpoint source of commercial flock pathogens
Sep 17, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Feed additive appears to benefit gut integrity in broilers with coccidiosis
Sep 14, 2020Susan Spiegel
The feed additive sodium bisulfate administered to broilers during a coccidial challenge appeared to benefit gut integrity.
... Making sense of broiler-feed withdrawal — with the help of a few aphorisms
Sep 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM
Senior Public Health Veterinarian
Zoetis
... Free booklet recaps highlights of infectious bronchitis roundtable
Sep 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
A colorful 28-page booklet recapping highlights of a roundtable discussion on infectious bronchitis virus is now available. The event featured experts and practitioners who shared their practical...
... Treatment blend offers ‘exciting potential’ for Campylobacter control at processing
Sep 03, 2020Susan Spiegel
Blending two commonly used antibacterial treatments could help processing facilities take better control of Campylobacter and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses, according to scientists.
... Veterinarian: Rethink layer health programs with move to cage-free
Sep 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
The poultry industry’s gradual switch to cage-free egg production has underscored the need to rethink disease-control programs.
... Managing the health challenges of moving to free-range egg production
Aug 31, 2020Susan Spiegel
Free-range egg production will bring major challenges to the way birds are produced, but it will also mean big shifts in the ways bird health and welfare need to be managed.
... Training and management critical for cage-free egg production
Aug 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
Training chicks and pullets so they are prepared for life in cage-free egg systems is critical to ensuring they meet their full productive potential.
... State-of-the-art recombinant Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND protects against Newcastle and Marek’s diseases
Aug 24, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 19: An interview with Abigail Reith, DVM, MAM, DACPV, Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says
Aug 20, 2020Susan Spiegel
Focusing on chick quality from the moment eggs enter the incubator is critical to ensuring birds have the best chance of being healthy and productive in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) systems.
... Calcium toxicity cases underscore value of networking for knowledge
Aug 17, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... New avian leukosis rule expected to reduce waste, improve efficiency for processing plants and FSIS
Aug 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
Acceptance of a petition designating avian leukosis lesions on poultry carcasses as a trimmable condition is expected to reduce waste and improve efficiency at processing plants while allowing meat...
... NAE production uncovers water quality challenges
Aug 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Intestinal health in the era of NAE
Aug 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Check equipment now to help birds withstand summer heat
Aug 12, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Jess Campbell, Jeremiah Davis and Kelly Griggs, National Poultry Technology Center, Auburn University
... Antibiotics and the Poultry Industry: What’s Next?
Aug 12, 2020Susan Spiegel
Nearly 6 in 10 broiler chickens in the US are now raised without antibiotics. Is this all-or-nothing strategy necessarily a good trend? And what precautions need to be taken?
... Tailoring control measures key to managing Salmonella
Aug 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
Producers need to take more care in matching Salmonella vaccines for broiler breeders to the strain of the pathogen challenging their flocks.
Antibiotic-free, Flock welfare, Food Safety, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOPICS, Videos
... Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans
Aug 08, 2020Susan Spiegel
Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and no-antibiotics-ever production.
Food Safety, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Sustainability, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Right skills critical to managing increases in Salmonella, coccidiosis associated with cage-free egg production
Aug 06, 2020Susan Spiegel
Producers making the switch to cage-free egg production need to ensure they are properly prepared for managing potential increases in Salmonella and other health challenges.
... SPECIAL REPORT, Day 3: News reports and interviews from AAAP
Aug 04, 2020Susan Spiegel
Day 3 of the 2020 American Association of Avian Pathologists' virtual conference is under way. Our editors are capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019 coverage.
... SPECIAL REPORT, Day 2: News reports and interviews from AAAP
Aug 03, 2020Susan Spiegel
Day 2 of the 2020 American Association of Avian Pathologists' virtual conference is under way. Our editors are capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019 coverage.
... SPECIAL REPORT, Day 1: News reports and interviews from AAAP
Aug 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
Day 1 of the 2020 American Association of Avian Pathologists' virtual conference is under way. Our editors are capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019 coverage.
Antibiotic-free, Flock welfare, Global TOP NEWS, Hatchery, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Hatchery tips for successful transition to NAE production
Jul 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
Preventing birds from getting sick is perhaps the biggest challenge encountered when transitioning from conventional to “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production.
... New Poulvac Maternavac® 4 vaccine formulated to address contemporary field challenge
Jul 23, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 6: The rapid growth in reduced and “no antibiotics ever” production was the driving force behind development of a new vaccine to protect chickens against four costly diseases.
... Live Salmonella vaccines, some DFMs may not mix
Jul 20, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... ND is stable in US but poultry industry should be on lookout for evolving strains
Jul 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
Newcastle disease throughout most of the US remains stable, but the industry needs to be on guard for changes in the virus that may require adaption of ND vaccines.
... Vaccination with Poulvac® E. coli yields economic benefits in broilers
Jul 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 7: Vaccinating broilers against Escherichia coli yielded a favorable return on investment in a recent trial
... Surveillance of circulating IBV types essential for disease control
Jul 06, 2020Susan Spiegel
Surveillance aimed at pinpointing the type of infectious bronchitis virus that’s circulating in poultry flocks is essential to control of the disease.
... USDA urged to give producers time to trial Campylobacter and Salmonella interventions
Jun 28, 2020Susan Spiegel
Greater flexibility is needed in official Salmonella and Campylobacter testing regimes in order to support poultry producers and processors who are trialing new interventions to tackle both
... Stress is nothing to mess with, folks: 5 steps for connecting with each other in troubled times
Jun 23, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD
Extension Professor
Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department
Mississippi State, MS
... Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND fully protects against Newcastle disease by 19 days of age
Jun 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 5: Rigorous research and the application of cutting-edge technology by Zoetis scientists were behind the development of the newest recombinant vaccine to protect broilers from ...
... Be prepared to prevent heat stress in layers
Jun 14, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Jean E. Sander, DVM,
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian
Zoetis
... NAE production: Helping contract growers navigate maze of new challenges
Jun 11, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department
Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Study: Live S. Typhimurium vaccine reduces S. Infantis colonization
Jun 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
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 pathogen.
... Mountaire Farms is first company to carry the One Health Certified label
Jun 04, 2020Susan Spiegel
Mountaire Farms is the first animal protein company to carry the One Health Certified label, demonstrating its commitment to animal production standards established by the program.
... Hatcheries in NAE production systems can’t cut corners on cleaning, husbandry
Jun 04, 2020Susan Spiegel
Hatcheries providing chicks for no antibiotics ever (NAE) production need to be meticulous with cleanliness and good husbandry practices in order for the program to succeed.
... Poultry biosecurity has lessons for coping with COVID-19
Jun 01, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Moving animal health to the back burner — if only for a moment
May 21, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Larry Rueff, DVM, Swine Vet Services, Greensburg, Indiana
... CDC report urges more vaccination against Salmonella
May 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
The CDC has urged more vaccination to control Salmonella in poultry flocks after latest figures revealed illnesses linked to certain strains of the pathogen were stalling or in decline.
... Essential adjustments that improve IB vaccine efficacy in broilers
May 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
A few essential adjustments in the way infectious bronchitis vaccines are handled and administered at the hatchery can improve vaccine efficacy.
... Special report: Helping broiler chickens keep their cool
May 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
The scorching days of summer are almost here. In this special report, Poultry Health Today looks at the impact of heat stress and ways to prevent it.In this special report, Poultry Health Today looks...
... Prepare now for summer heat, humidity
May 05, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Nearly 60% of US broilers now raised without antibiotics, but that number may have peaked
May 04, 2020Susan Spiegel
Nearly six in 10 US broilers were raised without antibiotics of any type in 2019 — but that number may have peaked.
... Poultry experts cite frustration with infectious bronchitis variants
Apr 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
New, variant strains of infectious bronchitis virus in poultry will continue to emerge, but their control may depend primarily on strategic vaccination protocols that provide cross-protection from...
... Caution: Simple errors can derail IBV vaccine effectiveness
Apr 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
Common pitfalls that can occur while vaccinating broilers against infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) could derail vaccine effectiveness, panelists cautioned during an industry roundtable.
... German researchers: Poultry, pigs not susceptible to COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020Susan Spiegel
Scientists in Germany have confirmed that pigs and chickens are not susceptible to COVID-19.
... Return of RofenAid® 40 gives turkey industry dependable tool for managing coccidiosis, fowl cholera
Apr 14, 2020Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 21: An interview with David Rives, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... DMV/1639 now the focus of many IBV control programs in US flocks
Apr 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
Variants of infectious bronchitis virus affecting broiler flocks differ regionally, but the strain causing the most concern lately appears to be Delmarva/1639.
... Highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza confirmed in US commercial turkey flock
Apr 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
A commercial turkey flock in South Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI).
... Foster Farms: Community approach key to managing coryza spread in poultry
Apr 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
Tackling endemic poultry diseases as a community rather than as individual producers can play an important role in controlling and limiting their spread.
... Controlling infectious bronchitis in broilers starts with breeder vaccination
Apr 03, 2020Susan Spiegel
Protocols vary widely, but vaccinating broiler breeders against infectious bronchitis virus remains an important strategy for protecting broiler progeny against the virus.
... Good flock management key to managing Mycoplasma synoviae resurgence
Apr 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
Broiler producers need to take a fresh look at housing conditions and bird management to help counter the resurgence of Mycoplasma synoviae linked to an increase in raised without antibiotics (RWA)...
... Measuring effectiveness of on-farm interventions key to Salmonella control
Mar 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
Understanding the impact specific on-farm interventions can have on Salmonella is critical to helping the US poultry industry meet government standards around the disease, according to a leading...
... Coronavirus causing global pandemic not related to those commonly seen in poultry, other food animals
Mar 23, 2020Susan Spiegel
Coronavirus infections are nothing new to the poultry industry, but the common IB viruses in poultry flocks are not associated with the COVID-19 virus at the root of the global pandemic
... Prestage Farms veterinarian: Processing chain communication critical to identify health issues early, reduce turkey condemnations
Mar 11, 2020Susan Spiegel
Developing good relationships across the processing chain can be critical in helping to identify and overcome issues on farm and in the processing plant.
... Sanderson vet: Keeping up with variant reovirus strains remains challenging
Mar 06, 2020Susan Spiegel
Poor uniformity, lameness and reduced water consumption are tip-offs that broilers may be infected with variant reovirus.
... Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Mar 05, 2020Susan Spiegel
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing their potential spread.
... E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
Feb 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost their bottom lines.
... Pullet vaccination: There’s always room for improvement
Feb 24, 2020PHT Editor
TOOLBOX, Issue 17: An interview with Tim Cummings, DVM, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Decisions, decisions: Which gut health strategies should be used when?
Feb 17, 2020Susan Spiegel
As the poultry industry moves to limit antibiotic use, alternative measures to support gut health are now common practice, but more guidance is needed with respect to which strategies to use under...
... Failure of maternal antibodies to protect against E. coli infection highlights need for early protection
Feb 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
New studies in broiler chicks show that maternal antibodies to Escherichia coli do not prevent infection.
Antibiotic-free, Biosecurity, Global TOPICS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOPICS, Videos
... Good management and biosecurity vital to overcoming disease challenges in NAE systems
Feb 10, 2020Susan Spiegel
Getting back to basics with bird and house management is key to overcoming coccidiosis and other health issues affecting producers using NAE systems.
... Diagnostics key to effective mycoplasma control
Feb 06, 2020PHT Editor
Avian mycoplasmosis is a problem for poultry producers worldwide, but according to an expert, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to managing it.
... Control key to protecting flocks from more virulent, resistant E. coli
Feb 03, 2020PHT Editor
Research shows many strains of E. coli are capable of causing disease directly. And with antibiotic resistance on the rise, control and prevention are essential.
... JAVMA report: Newcastle reemerges, spreads in California
Jan 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
Virulent Newcastle disease resurged in Southern California as people broke quarantines by moving birds and farming equipment, according to a report by JAVMA.
... Day 4 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo is under way in Atlanta. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019...
... Day 3 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 29, 2020Susan Spiegel
The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo is under way in Atlanta. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019...
... Day 2 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 28, 2020Susan Spiegel
The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo is under way in Atlanta. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019...
... More than 35 poultry-health experts at IPPE to be interviewed on camera by Poultry Health Today
Jan 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
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.
... Day 1 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 27, 2020Susan Spiegel
The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo is under way in Atlanta. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2019...
... Effective Salmonella control requires involvement of entire production chain
Jan 23, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM, Senior Public Health Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Three keys to successful IBV control
Jan 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
Highly contagious and constantly evolving, infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is notoriously difficult to control.
... Hospitals offer inspiration for next-generation poultry biosecurity tools
Jan 03, 2020PHT Editor
Researchers in Canada are looking to human hospitals as inspiration for developing next-generation techniques to improve biosecurity on poultry farms.
... ‘Causal’ pie chart can help manage necrotic enteritis
Dec 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
Use of a simple “causal” pie chart is proving to be a helpful tool for controlling necrotic enteritis (NE).
... What more can live production do to reduce Salmonella in poultry?
Dec 26, 2019Susan Spiegel
Successful Salmonella control throughout live poultry production requires an integrated effort, attention to detail and careful follow-through to help processing plants meet more stringent USDA...
... Tuning up live-vaccine priming for infectious bursal disease and reovirus
Dec 26, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 13: An interview with Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Director of Clinical Research, Zoetis
... Managing anticoccidials: ‘It’s how you use them that’s important’
Dec 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
Coccidiosis takes a toll of around $3 billion on global poultry production each year, making it one of the industry’s most economically significant diseases worldwide.
... One Health Certified label seeks balanced approach to poultry production, marketing
Dec 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
A new label under development for meat and poultry products will represent production that seeks a balanced approach to poultry production and marketing.
... Poultry Health Today launches Zoetis News Center
Dec 18, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poultry Health Today has introduced the Zoetis News Center — a special section of the popular news website that features insights from Zoetis’ poultry health experts, plus updates on...
... E. coli vaccination yields bottom-line benefits on South African broiler farms
Dec 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
New research from South Africa shows that vaccinating broilers against Escherichia coli is good not just for birds, but also for bottom lines.
... Industry needs more poultry scientists to tackle disease challenges
Dec 03, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks
Nov 14, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... AAAP publishes eighth edition of Avian Disease Manual
Nov 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
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 managing diseases.
... US poultry vets: Disease control and food safety identified as future research priorities
Nov 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
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 research, alongside vaccine and...
... Ensuring strong immunity key to successful ‘no antibiotics ever’ broiler production
Nov 01, 2019Susan Spiegel
Producers raising broilers with no or fewer antibiotics need to pay more attention to diseases that can compromise flock immunity and make birds more susceptible to primary and secondary...
... Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program
Nov 01, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV,
Corporate Veterinarian,
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers tied to breeders
Oct 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
An unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers underscores the importance of obtaining a good history and input from bird caretakers, according to David French, DVM, a staff veterinarian...
... Perdue veterinarian seeks answers to inconsistent foodborne pathogen load
Oct 28, 2019Susan Spiegel
Taking a closer look at why incidence of Salmonella and Campylobacter varied widely on farms in the same production system helped to demonstrate the importance of management and communication with...
... Moisture monitoring critical to improving bird health and welfare
Oct 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... Coccidiosis control: Keys to success with a bioshuttle program
Oct 20, 2019Susan Spiegel
Resistance is unlikely to be a problem in coccidiosis bioshuttle programs, Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, told Poultry Health Today.
... Necrotic enteritis control requires multi-pronged approach in RWA systems
Oct 17, 2019Susan Spiegel
Feeding higher levels of copper and zinc in the diet, managing litter moisture and controlling coccidiosis are keys to stopping necrotic enteritis (NE) in poultry raised without antibiotics (RWA),...
... Avian pathogenic E. coli: Difficult to prevent and control
Oct 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
The bacterium E. coli has re-emerged in broiler operations, which seems to coincide with poultry companies’ switch to ‘no antibiotics ever’ (NAE) programs.
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... Sentinel broilers, PCR testing help isolate, identify evolving IBV populations in Arkansas
Oct 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
How do you look for new serotypes of a virus that might be circulating in an area? Sentinel birds are a good place to start, according to Abigail Reith, DVM, a technical services veterinarian for...
... Reductions in medically important antimicrobials reflect industry stewardship
Oct 02, 2019Susan Spiegel
Reductions in the use of medically important antimicrobials demonstrate the poultry industry’s commitment to stewardship of these valuable medications, Randall Singer, DVM, MPVM, PhD, told Poultry...
... Helping contract growers’ transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production
Sep 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
Successful transition from conventional to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler production requires awareness of all the changes needed and lots of advance planning.
... ‘Let’s keep it up’: Maintaining the efficacy of Zoamix®
Sep 25, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 15: An interview with Jon Schaeffer, DVM, PhD, Senior Director, Technical Services, US Poultry, Zoetis
... Better air circulation, moderately lower humidity improve paw quality
Sep 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
Increasing air circulation coupled with moderate reductions in humidity can dramatically improve paw quality, Michael Czarick and Connie Mou, University of Georgia, told Poultry Health Today.
... US poultry industry shifting focus to Campylobacter, Salmonella Infantis
Sep 19, 2019Susan Spiegel
The US poultry industry needs to revisit Campylobacter-control strategies in preparation for new performance standards coming from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Ashley Peterson,...
... Tips for ensuring best field vaccination results with Poulvac® ST or Poulvac® E. coli
Sep 12, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 12: An interview with Lloyd Keck, DVM, ACPV, Senior Technical Service Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Sprinkler systems benefit animal welfare, reduce water use
Sep 12, 2019Susan Spiegel
Sprinkler systems used in conjunction with cool cells during hot summer weather can not only benefit animal welfare, they can dramatically reduce water use.
... Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs
Sep 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... NAE producers need to focus on Eimeria oocysts for more effective control of coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis
Sep 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Don Waldrip, DVM, Senior Technical Service Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Vaccinated birds shown to have lower incidence of Salmonella at processing
Sep 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
Broilers vaccinated against Salmonella showed reduced levels of the pathogen at processing in a recent study, according to Charles Hofacre, PhD, president, Southern Poultry Research Group. Inc.
... Coccidiosis vaccination impedes nutrient digestibility
Aug 30, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poultry veterinarians and production managers are all too familiar with coccidiosis and its impact on gut health, nutrient absorption, feed conversion and growth rate.
... What makes a chick tick: Help non-farm audiences understand poultry’s needs
Aug 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
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...
... Poultry litter management key to MS control
Aug 28, 2019Susan Spiegel
Litter topped the list of environmental factors most consistently positive for Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), Naola Ferguson, DVM, associate professor at the University of Georgia, told Poultry Health...
... Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control efforts
Aug 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Abhinav Upadhyay, DVM, PhD, postdoctoral associate and Dan J. Donoghue, PhD, professor, University of Arkansas
... Preventive measures are only option for combatting key parasites in turkeys
Aug 19, 2019Susan Spiegel
Turkey producers will need to rely on preventive measures including biosecurity, good gut health and genetic selection to combat three key flagellated protozoan parasites that can affect their...
... Zinc can help combat infectious bronchitis in poultry
Aug 14, 2019Susan Spiegel
Research on infectious bronchitis virus remains a top priority for the poultry industry. Not only is it widespread, but new serotypes also continue to emerge due to mutations and recombination events...
... Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks
Aug 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Reducing salmonellosis: Let’s try teaching ‘aseptic technique’ in the home kitchen
Aug 11, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Robert O’Connor, DVM, MAM,
Senior vice president,
Foster Farms
... Report: US poultry producers slash use of medically important antimicrobials while shifting focus to disease prevention
Aug 08, 2019Susan Spiegel
US poultry producers dramatically decreased their use of medically important antimicrobials over a 5-year period ending in 2017, according to a new report released by Randall Singer, DVM, PhD,...
... Ensuring chick quality in NAE production
Jul 30, 2019Susan Spiegel
The increase in 7-day chick mortality that has come along with the elimination of antibiotics requires a focus on containing bacteria that start in the layer house.
... Studies in chickens could lead to blackhead control in turkeys
Jul 26, 2019Susan Spiegel
Broiler breeders are an ideal carrier for Histomonas — the cause of blackhead disease — but unlike turkeys that often die from the infection, broiler breeders survive.
... Focus on these 4 areas to ensure broiler chick success
Jul 25, 2019Susan Spiegel
Faultless management in the first few days of a chick’s life is critical to ensuring birds remain healthy and productive for the rest of the crop.
... New AAAP Women’s Network opening doors in poultry industry
Jul 25, 2019Susan Spiegel
A new group within the AAAP aims to provide a forum for the growing number of women who are joining the avian veterinary profession.
... Live-production management practices that help contain Salmonella
Jul 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
Avoidance of wet litter and well-timed feed withdrawal are two of several management steps that will help control the load of Salmonella going into the processing plant.
... Focal duodenal necrosis in table-egg layers easily overlooked
Jul 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
Focal duodenal necrosis in table-egg layers can be an easily overlooked cause of drops in egg production and egg-case weight loss.
... When vaccinating broilers against Salmonella may be worthwhile
Jul 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
Vaccinating broilers is a big investment and may not be needed on all farms, but it can be a worthwhile move if there are high loads of Salmonella coming into the processing plant.
... Trial shows glutamine aids gut health in broilers raised without antibiotics
Jul 05, 2019Susan Spiegel
With the increase in no-antibiotic-ever production, glutamine may serve as a helpful nutrient asset, particularly when birds are under stress.
... World poultry industry still struggling with necrotic enteritis
Jun 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
NE remains a formidable challenge in broilers raised without antibiotics, and preventing the disease means steering clear of predisposing factors and implementing a rigid coccidiosis-control plan.
... Zoetis Fast Tracking Relaunch of Avian Coryza Vaccine to Aid U.S. Disease Outbreaks
Jun 24, 2019Susan Spiegel
Zoetis has reintroduced the vaccine Poulvac® Coryza ABC IC3 to help U.S. poultry producers combat outbreaks of avian coryza, an acute respiratory infection.
... Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
Jun 17, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... On the road again? Don’t forget Poultry Health Today podcasts
Jun 14, 2019Susan Spiegel
Most of Poultry Health Today’s video interviews with leading health experts and other opinion leaders can be downloaded as podcasts and listened to on mobile devices or through audio systems of...
... Integrated plan with live production needed to meet new Salmonella standards
Jun 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poultry companies struggling to meet higher USDA standards for Salmonella need to increase control efforts in live production to help avoid the dreaded Category 3.
... Pilgrim’s veterinarian shares experiences with NAE production
Jun 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
Preparation, meticulous attention to sanitation and improved communication with hatchery staff and growers are critical for NAE production.
... Cooling chickens with sprinklers has multiple benefits
Jun 03, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University, Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Four areas of hatchery management to help achieve better biosecurity
May 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
Diligent attention to four areas of hatchery management — egg-pack quality, incubation, sanitation and in ovo vaccination — can go a long way.
... A few tools to improve brooding, not antibiotic alternatives, are key to NE prevention
May 20, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Reg Smith, Vice President, Operations, Atlantic Poultry, Nova Scotia, Canada, Formerly Chair, British Poultry Council’s Antibiotic Stewardship strategy
... Poultry producers facing higher hurdles with USDA food-safety standards
May 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poultry producers can expect to jump higher hurdles as USDA continues to raise the bar for food safety.
... Moving up: Vaccinating broilers may help poultry companies improve Salmonella ratings
May 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
Vaccinating broilers against Salmonella could be an effective live-side intervention for obtaining higher ratings in the Salmonella categorizations established by the USDA’s FSIS
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... Virulent ND in California sending wake-up call to US poultry industry
May 08, 2019Susan Spiegel
Outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease (vND) that have spread from backyard to commercial flocks in California are providing a wake-up call to the entire US poultry industry.
... More than half of US broilers raised without antibiotics in 2018
May 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... Bioshuttle program helps control E. tenella outbreaks in pullets
May 02, 2019Susan Spiegel
Administration of an in-feed anticoccidial after coccidiosis vaccination has helped alleviate outbreaks of Eimeria tenella in broiler breeder replacement stock.
... Hatchery hygiene helps limit broiler E. coli mortality risk
Apr 24, 2019Susan Spiegel
Disinfecting eggs and improving overall hygiene in the hatchery could dramatically reduce the risk of mortality linked to E. coli infections, scientists say.
... Aggressive vaccination of broiler breeders needed to keep reovirus in check
Apr 18, 2019Susan Spiegel
Aggressive vaccination of broiler breeders for reovirus using live and inactivated vaccines has been one of the most important steps the US poultry industry has taken to maintain good protection...
... Life without antibiotics: Field lessons learned the hard way
Apr 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
Producers need to think long and hard before jumping into “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) poultry production.
... Dirty chick boxes can be source of Salmonella at hatcheries
Apr 12, 2019Susan Spiegel
Dirty chick boxes at hatcheries can be a source of Salmonella, but the risk was still lower than expected in a study conducted at one US hatchery.
... AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
Apr 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
The AVMA has published its first ever Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals to help veterinarians support animal welfare in situations where the difficult decision to depopulate has been made.
... Advanced diagnostic tests helping identify IBV in Europe
Apr 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
The QX strain of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) remains the most common variant of IBV in Europe, but the prevalence of the variant 02 strain appears to be on the increase
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... Genomic sequencing could aid ILT control efforts in poultry
Apr 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
Molecular virology is already leading to discoveries that will improve management of ILT, according to Stephen Spatz, PhD, molecular virologist with USDA’s Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory,...
... Navigating the maze of alternative products for necrotic enteritis control
Apr 08, 2019Susan Spiegel
The effectiveness of antibiotic alternatives is going to vary among “no antibiotics ever” production systems, and it’s up to the producers to figure out which alternatives will work.
... Urban chicken movement requires legislators to learn chicken basics
Apr 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
Legislators need to know some basics about raising chickens in response to an upsurge in the “urban chicken” trend, Nat Tablante, DVM, told Poultry Health Today.
... Effective biosecurity requires addressing the culture of a company
Mar 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
Effective biosecurity on poultry farms requires developing the kind of culture that motivates everyone in the company to adhere to the procedures that protect flocks from infectious disease.
... Novel technologies needed to combat IB in chickens
Mar 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
Despite decades of vaccination, the world poultry industry’s ongoing battle with infectious bronchitis (IB) continues to rage and points to the need for novel technologies to combat the disease.
... How to avoid performance drops when initiating coccidiosis vaccination
Mar 22, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 11: An interview with Jon Schaeffer, DVM, Director of Poultry Veterinary Services, Zoetis
... Gizzard changes seen in NAE flocks but diagnosis is murky
Mar 21, 2019Susan Spiegel
Raising broilers without antibiotics appears to be affecting the gizzard in ways that aren’t yet fully appreciated, and it’s not clear if the changes observed are true gizzard erosions, Jessica...
... Biosecurity expert sees more room for improvement on poultry farms
Mar 19, 2019Susan Spiegel
Biosecurity on commercial poultry farms has come a long way but still has far to go, Joseph Giambrone, PhD, professor of poultry science, Auburn University, told Poultry Health Today.
... USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
Mar 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Sanderson vet shares thoughts on managing elusive reovirus, other gut diseases
Mar 11, 2019Susan Spiegel
Autogenous vaccines used in a reovirus vaccination program need to be updated relatively often to keep up with changes in the pathogen
... Poultry experts identify weak links in live production that can compromise Salmonella control
Mar 05, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
... Mycoplasma synoviae demanding more attention as poultry industry grasps its full impact
Feb 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
Emerging, variant strains of Mycoplasma synoviae are causing eggshell apex abnormalities as well as production drops in both layer and breeding flocks worldwide, Anneke Feberwee, DVM, PhD, from GD...
... Lameness in poultry can start in the hatchery
Feb 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
Lameness in poultry is often associated with bird weight, bacterial infections or the condition of the litter, but it actually begins much earlier in the bird’s life — often in the hatchery.
... Early exposure to Clostridium protects birds from necrotic enteritis
Feb 21, 2019Susan Spiegel
Early exposure to Clostridium perfringens in used litter may be a way to minimize the impact of necrotic enteritis (NE) in broilers, Steve Davis, DVM, told Poultry Health Today.
... Management key to preventing green muscle disease in broilers
Feb 18, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
... Lightening the load: Teamwork between live production, processing key to reducing foodborne pathogens in poultry
Feb 15, 2019PHT Editor
While statistics show the US poultry industry has made great strides reducing foodborne pathogens, USDA’s new standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken parts have made poultry companies...
... Poultry Health Today marks 5th year with more than two dozen video interviews, session coverage at IPPE
Feb 12, 2019Susan Spiegel
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...
... Exploring the connection between hemorrhagic hepatopathy and inactivated vaccines used in broiler breeders
Feb 11, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 9: An interview with Andy McRee, DVM, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPSF
Feb 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
The 2019 International Poultry Scientific Forum is under way in Atlanta. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2018 coverage....
... Necrotic enteritis control helps reduce Salmonella colonization
Feb 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
Maintaining good intestinal health in broilers is essential for minimizing the presence of Salmonella in birds sent for processing, Manuel Da Costa, DVM, PhD, associate director for Outcomes Research...
... New standards for foodborne pathogens expanding control programs to live production
Feb 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
A rise in the prevalence of Salmonella on whole chicken carcasses since USDA changed the testing medium used could indicate the prevalence of the pathogen was previously underestimated.
... Infectious bronchitis control: Understanding why it’s so difficult
Feb 05, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Mark W. Jackwood, PhD, Department Head, JR Glisson Professor of Avian Medicine, University of Georgia
... Sanitation key to successful NAE production
Feb 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
The key to successful “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) broiler production is cleanliness throughout every step of production, including a pristine hatchery.
... ‘Take a holistic approach’ to get the most from Salmonella vaccination
Feb 01, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 4: An interview with Marco Quiroz, DVM, Zoetis
... Football-crazed Americans to eat more than 1.3 billion wings for Super Bowl
Jan 31, 2019Susan Spiegel
The National Chicken Council projects that football-crazed (and undoubtedly thirsty) Americans will scarf down 1.38 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday.
... Discrepancies emerge between animal welfare and consumer perceptions
Jan 30, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poultry “raised without antibiotics” now account for more than 50% of the broilers in US production, but those reductions in antibiotics usage have consequences.
... Vaccination of broilers ‘quick and easy’ way to get Salmonella under control
Jan 24, 2019Susan Spiegel
Vaccination of broilers against Salmonella may be the best and most expedient option for producers struggling to meet USDA performance standards at the processing plant, said Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD,...
... Refined carbs show promise as ‘sentinel’ for Salmonella control
Jan 23, 2019Susan Spiegel
Higher government standards for Salmonella control have put more pressure on poultry companies to reduce incidence on broiler farms and lower the pathogen load going into processing.
... To manage IBDV, ‘let the bird tell you what to do’
Jan 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
Conventional wisdom dictates that infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) field strains should determine the vaccine strategy. However, a recent study from Brazil indicates the reverse is also true.
... E. coli vaccination helps contain losses in broilers with IB infection
Jan 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
Field experience with infectious bronchitis in broilers during a harsh winter demonstrated that vaccination for secondary Escherichia coli infection helped stem losses
... Commercial poultry vets can help backyard growers, and themselves, by sharing tips on biosecurity
Jan 14, 2019Susan Spiegel
Improved communication between poultry company veterinarians and backyard chicken growers could help improve biosecurity and reduce disease spread for all flocks.
... Coccidiosis control, litter management key to NE prevention in broilers raised without antibiotics
Jan 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
Good coccidiosis control and litter management are the two most important steps producers can take to prevent necrotic enteritis (NE) in flocks raised without antibiotics.
... Heat-stress study shows need to increase ventilation with stocking density
Jan 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
As bird density increases, broiler producers need to be “more aggressive” with house ventilation to prevent heat stress in flocks, Brian Fairchild, PhD, professor, and Ming Lin Teo, graduate...
... Chicks may hold clues to lameness in older birds
Jan 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
Lameness in some poultry flocks has researchers searching for the cause, Suzanne Dougherty, DVM, a consulting poultry veterinarian based in Alabama, told Poultry Health Today.
... It takes two: Coccidiosis vaccines effective against E. tenella after adequate cycling
Dec 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
Coccidiosis vaccination was effective in broilers challenged with Eimeria tenella but only after vaccinal oocysts cycled twice, Laura Tensa, DVM, told Poultry Health Today.
... New US turkey hatchery shows industry’s focus on automation, biosecurity
Dec 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
Between sinking unemployment rates, the challenge of retaining good labor to conduct repetitive tasks and the increasing need to optimize biosecurity, more and more poultry companies are turning to...
... What does it take to be a successful poultry grower? Experts share their views
Dec 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Successful contract poultry farmers are hard workers, detail oriented and must literally serve as the gatekeepers of biosecurity, several experts and industry insiders say.
... Selection of IBV GA 08 vaccine, proper administration can minimize reactions
Dec 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 10: An interview with Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, Director of Clinical Research, Zoetis
... Hurricane Florence and the poultry industry: Coping with the aftermath
Dec 13, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Can water treatments help reduce Salmonella levels before processing?
Dec 06, 2018Susan Spiegel
Feed withdrawal before moving broilers to the processing plant appears to increase their susceptibility to Salmonella, indicates research from the University of Georgia.
... Is genetics the key for lasting IBV immunity?
Dec 03, 2018Susan Spiegel
Manipulating the immune response may be one way infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is controlled in the future, predict researchers studying genetic lines of poultry.
... Fresh approach to coccidiosis needed to tackle increase in broiler gut damage
Nov 28, 2018Susan Spiegel
Changes in the behavior of one of the most important coccidial pathogens means poultry producers should take a fresh look at how they deal with the parasite.
... Lack of approved medications continues to stymie welfare-minded turkey producers
Nov 20, 2018Susan Spiegel
Another year, another survey and more long faces on US turkey producers frustrated by the lack of approved, efficacious medications — a problem they rated as the top health issue threatening...
... IBV vaccination protects broilers despite ammonia exposure
Nov 19, 2018Susan Spiegel
A recent study corroborates previous findings that broilers properly vaccinated for infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) are protected from IBV challenge despite exposure to moderate levels of ammonia.
... Mortality composting the right way: Tips for poultry producers
Nov 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, Ph.D.
Extension Professor
Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department
Mississippi State, MS
... Heat stress may impair immune system in broilers
Nov 08, 2018Susan Spiegel
Heat stress in broilers induced lesions of lymphoid tissues, indicating immune system impairment, but it’s not yet known if heat stress affects the vulnerability or severity of coccidiosis.
... Consistency, follow-up key to controlling IBV
Nov 05, 2018Susan Spiegel
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a “moving target” and trying to keep ahead of it requires consistency and follow-up, explained Sjaak de Wit, DVM, PhD, of GD Animal Health, the Netherlands.
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... Biosecurity, disinfection, downtime keys to better ILT control
Nov 01, 2018Susan Spiegel
Strict biosecurity is the best defense against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in broiler flocks, advises Maricarmen García, PhD, a professor at the University of Georgia.
... Salmonella Infantis can complicate respiratory problems in broilers
Oct 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
Salmonella Infantis can become a persistent problem in broilers and exacerbate mortality when combined with infectious bronchitis, experience indicates at an integrated South American poultry
... Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
Oct 22, 2018Susan Spiegel
Higher 7-day mortality from bacterial infections in the hatchery is no reason to stop in ovo vaccination for Marek’s and other diseases, according to a consulting poultry veterinarian.
... Vaccination protects broilers from IBV despite exposure to moderate ammonia levels
Oct 21, 2018Susan Spiegel
Properly vaccinated commercial broilers are protected from an infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) challenge despite exposure to moderate ammonia levels, according to a study that surprised researchers.
... AAAP issues call for papers for 2019 conference
Oct 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) is now accepting abstract submissions for its 2019 conference, Aug. 2-6, Washington, DC. The deadline is Dec. 3, 2018.
... Working with FSIS to reduce condemnations and cut losses
Oct 14, 2018PHT Editor
By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Uncertain supplies present challenges for rotation-minded producers
Oct 11, 2018Susan Spiegel
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...
... Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Oct 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM,
Zoetis
... Proper water pressure, volume essential to good flock performance
Oct 03, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tom Tabler, PhD,
Extension Professor,
Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department,
Mississippi State, MS
... Study shows how unchanged boots disrupt biosecurity
Sep 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
Poultry farmers looking for ways to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria in their facilities need look no further than the boots on their feet.
... Modified-live vaccination reduced salmonellosis in Brazilian study
Sep 20, 2018Susan Spiegel
New research confirms that modified-live vaccines (MLVs) can effectively reduce salmonellosis in broilers — a leading cause of food poisoning in humans.
... Special report: Poultry veterinarians teaming up to reduce condemnations, optimize food safety
Sep 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
Minimizing carcass condemnations and reducing the load of foodborne pathogens moving from broiler farms into processing might seem like separate production objectives — and they are.
... Adapt feeding programs to reduce summer heat stress
Sep 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Adjusting broiler feeding programs in the summer months can help avoid the health and growth challenges associated with heat stress.
... SPECIAL REPORT – IBV: Managing a moving target
Sep 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
Infectious bronchitis virus, or IBV, is a year-round threat to poultry flocks, but it's especially challenge in the cooler months when producers reduce ventilation to save on energy costs.
... Trace minerals, used litter, coccidiosis control key to managing enteritis in NAE flocks
Sep 06, 2018Susan Spiegel
Starting broiler flocks on used litter, coupled with effective coccidiosis control and the use of trace minerals, can help minimize necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler flocks raised without...
... Controlling coccidiosis helps prevent histomoniasis in broiler pullets
Sep 04, 2018Susan Spiegel
The incidence of histomoniasis, commonly known as blackhead disease, is increasing in Southeastern US broiler-breeding operations — and young breeders 25 to 30 weeks old seem particularly...
... E. coli becoming more common with rise in ‘no antibiotics ever’ programs
Aug 31, 2018Susan Spiegel
With the removal of antibiotics in the hatchery in “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) programs, the bacterium Escherichia coli is becoming more of a problem at many broiler complexes.
... Marek’s and Salmonella: John Smith, DVM, offers insights on two new broiler-vaccination trends
Aug 23, 2018Susan Spiegel
John Smith, DVM, poultry veterinarian for Alectryon in Baldwin, Georgia, shared ideas with Poultry Health Today on two changes in broiler-vaccination strategies in the US poultry industry.
... Coccidiosis control: New strategies for a new era
Aug 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Coccidiosis can be controlled in broilers without antibiotics as long as producers pay closer attention to hatchery coccidiosis vaccination procedures, brooding and stocking rates, Greg Mathis, PhD,...
... Early identification needed to protect broilers from reovirus
Aug 16, 2018Susan Spiegel
Reovirus is mutating every 2 to 3 years, which is making it difficult to protect broilers from the effects of the virus, Don Waldrip, DVM, technical service veterinarian for Zoetis, told Poultry...
... Putting paper under chick’s drinkers: Is it really helpful?
Aug 08, 2018Susan Spiegel
Placing paper under water lines increases water consumption by baby chicks, but only for the first 3 or 4 hours after house placement, research indicates.
... Blackhead disease causes reduced egg production in layer hens
Aug 03, 2018Susan Spiegel
Blackhead disease can cause an important drop in egg production among commercial layer hens, Christina Sigmon of North Carolina State University, said during the 2018 International Poultry Scientific...
... Research focusing on new controls for coccidiosis, relationship with Salmonella
Aug 02, 2018Susan Spiegel
Alternative products for coccidiosis control remain the focus of research, but so far, the results are inconsistent, Sam Hendrix, DVM, veterinarian and researcher at Colorado Quality Research, told...
... AAAP endorses AVMA’s definition of antimicrobial stewardship
Jul 28, 2018Susan Spiegel
The AAAP has endorsed the AVMA Definition of Antimicrobial Stewardship and accompanying policy document, Core Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine.
... Let there be light: Early exposure to UV aids broiler behavior, performance
Jul 27, 2018Susan Spiegel
Adding windows to poultry houses is an inexpensive way to improve the environment for broilers and possibly improve productivity, according to Rachel Lynn Dennis, PhD, assistant professor at the...
... Footpad dermatitis a greater concern in chickens grown to older ages
Jul 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
Footpad dermatitis is more likely to be a problem among broilers grown to an older age, but it can be remedied if producers intervene in time, Tom Tabler, PhD, professor with Mississippi State...
... Global measures to tackling avian influenza
Jul 20, 2018Susan Spiegel
Efficient biosecurity systems are essential to protecting poultry from the risk of avian influenza. However, some countries are better at enforcing biosecurity than others, reports Poultry Digital.
... Natural disease resistance could be bred into chickens, scientists say
Jul 20, 2018Susan Spiegel
Selecting birds that are naturally more resistant to disease could help the poultry industry reduce antibiotics use in the future, say researchers.
... Specialists share tips for optimizing immunity in ‘no antibiotics ever’ and ‘reduced use’ broiler flocks
Jul 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
Finding ways to optimize immunity and give broilers more “staying power” could be the best strategy for maintaining the health and welfare of broilers, according to disease specialists at a...
... Special Report: Nixing necrotic enteritis in broilers
Jul 09, 2018Susan Spiegel
This week poultry specialists will gather in Denver, Colorado, for the second International Conference on Necrotic Enteritis. In this special report, Poultry Health Today looks at the impact of this...
... Vaccination followed with feed medication gives pullets added protection against coccidiosis
Jul 02, 2018Susan Spiegel
Inadequate coccidiosis protection in pullets can lead to health issues ranging from uneven weight gain to mortality.
... Special Report: What’s the future of ionophores in poultry?
Jun 29, 2018Susan Spiegel
In this special report, Poultry Health Today looks at the role of ionophores in managing a ubiquitous disease that costs the world's poultry industry more than $2.4 billion a year.
... The link between Salmonella and intestinal health
Jun 26, 2018PHT Editor
By Charles L. Hofacre, DVM, MAM, PhD
President, Southern Poultry Research Group, Inc.
Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia
... Is MS the next ‘big, bad Mycoplasma’ for US poultry?
Jun 20, 2018Susan Spiegel
The US poultry industry is reporting more problems with virulent Mycoplasma synoviae according to Naola Ferguson, DVM
... More amino acids, feed aid broiler chicks vaccinated for coccidiosis
Jun 19, 2018Susan Spiegel
Feeding broilers a diet high in amino acids, along with more feed, can minimize the adverse effects on performance that sometimes occur after coccidiosis vaccination.
... PROHEALTH to Present Sustainable Solutions for Broiler Health at VIV Europe 2018
Jun 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
Smart ideas for sustainable poultry disease management will be featured in a special PROHEALTH workshop at VIV Europe 2018, to be held June 20-22 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
... Team effort by human, animal sectors needed to ensure responsible antibiotic use worldwide
Jun 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
While the poultry and livestock sectors have drawn the ire of consumer and medical groups for the growth of antimicrobial resistance, it is wrong to “partition blame,” Randy Singer, DVM, PhD,...
... Vaccinating broilers against Salmonella can help reduce pathogen’s prevalence at processing
May 24, 2018Susan Spiegel
Vaccination of broilers against Salmonella can help poultry producers reduce the pathogen’s prevalence at processing and may also benefit bird performance, Kalen Cookson, DVM, director of clinical...
... Loose stools linked to blackhead disease transmission in turkeys
May 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Enteric inflammation and loose stools can affect the rate that turkeys contract blackhead disease.
... Gene technology has potential to multiply vaccine benefits
May 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
Scientists in the UK have discovered a way to modify a Marek’s disease vaccination so that it could be potentially be used to protect against a number of significant poultry diseases.
... On-farm Salmonella control helps prevent processing plant contamination
May 11, 2018Susan Spiegel
Contaminated chicken feathers and feet may be the primary vectors for transmitting Salmonella from poultry houses to processing plants, according to Martha Pulido, DVM, PhD, Mississippi State...
... Buckling down on biosecurity
May 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
For this special report, our editors talked with disease experts about what poultry companies can do to buckle down on biosecurity and protect their flocks from infectious diseases.
... ‘Turkeys are suffering’ without good control of coccidiosis
May 04, 2018Susan Spiegel
Turkeys are suffering from coccidiosis due to a lack of available medications, according to Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, Athens, Georgia.
... Tyson vet: Act quickly on unexplained poultry mortality
May 01, 2018Susan Spiegel
Quick action by breeder managers and veterinarians is credited with the rapid resolution of an avian influenza (AI) outbreak in Tennessee in March of 2017.
... Industry trendwatcher offers insights on future of antibiotic-free poultry production
May 01, 2018PHT Editor
Industry trendwatcher and analyst Greg Rennier, PhD, recently sat down with Poultry Health Today to share his thoughts on antibiotic-free production and where the poultry industry is heading in 2017...
... Rennier: NAE programs represented 40% of US broiler feeds in 2017
Apr 30, 2018Susan Spiegel
Chickens raised without antibiotics of any type consumed 40% of the broiler feed produced un the US in 2017, according to Greg Rennier, PhD, president of Rennier Associates Inc.
... Foregoing CAV breeder vaccination based on ELISA results can backfire
Apr 19, 2018Susan Spiegel
Not vaccinating broiler breeders for chicken anemia virus (CAV) because ELISA results show
