Category Archive: Antibiotic-free, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US
... Tips for feeding poultry raised without antibiotics
Oct 13, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tips for feeding poultry raised without antibiotics
Growers replacing antibiotics in poultry diets face a steep learning curve filled with variables relating to bird health, disease pressure, feed inputs and housing, according to WattAgNet.... Managing ILT: Traditional CEO vaccines still provide ‘best protection’
Sep 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Managing ILT: Traditional CEO vaccines still provide ‘best protection’
John Glisson, DVM — professor emeritus at the University of Georgia and well-known respiratory disease specialist — talks about the ups and downs on infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in poultry...... Fine-tuning rotation plan can improve coccidiosis management
Sep 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fine-tuning rotation plan can improve coccidiosis management
Broiler producers have made important strides in managing coccidiosis but could further improve control and cut losses by rethinking their strategy for anticoccidial rotation, say veterinarians who...... Ionophores look different to other scientists, too
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ionophores look different to other scientists, too
Several organizations have drawn the line distinguishing ionophores from other types of antibiotics.... Are ionophores antibiotics? That depends on whom you ask
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Are ionophores antibiotics? That depends on whom you ask
In the EU — a market often perceived to be less tolerant of antibiotic use in food animals than the US — antibiotics used for growth promotion were banned in 2006. However, certain ionophores,...... Ionophores: The price of elimination
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ionophores: The price of elimination
Published reports indicate that poultry operations not using any type of antibiotic, including ionophores, are indeed experiencing setbacks in production and flock welfare.... Omitting ionophores raises ethical conflicts for veterinarians
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Omitting ionophores raises ethical conflicts for veterinarians
Some advocacy groups believe that more restaurants and foodservice companies should follow the lead of Chipotle, Panera and Chick-fil-A, which only buy chickens raised without any products classified...... Complex broiler-vaccine decisions require expert advice
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Complex broiler-vaccine decisions require expert advice
Developing a vaccination program targeting optimal performance and return requires more planning and expertise than local “experts” at the farm store can offer.... High stocking density predisposes broilers to NE
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on High stocking density predisposes broilers to NE
High stocking density has adverse effects on broiler welfare and intestinal health and predisposes the birds to necrotic enteritis (NE), according to the results of an experiment conducted by...... Sanderson’s Phil Stayer: ‘Sustainability is really nothing new for poultry’
Sep 20, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanderson’s Phil Stayer: ‘Sustainability is really nothing new for poultry’
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.... ‘Rotate smarter,’ says coccidiosis specialist
Sep 19, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Rotate smarter,’ says coccidiosis specialist
Poultry producers need to “rotate smarter” and learn the differences between anticoccidials if they want to maintain effective and sustainable coccidiosis-management programs, says well-known...... Will antibiotic-free trend make US broiler producers less competitive?
Sep 17, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Will antibiotic-free trend make US broiler producers less competitive?
The cascade of food service outlet pledges to purchase only chicken from flocks that have been raised without antibiotics is causing a major shift in how broilers are raised in the US, according to a...... Sustainability: What on earth does it really mean? And how does it apply to poultry health?
Sep 10, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability: What on earth does it really mean? And how does it apply to poultry health?
In the poultry industry, sustainability trends are reshaping every link in the production chain. But what exactly does it mean for poultry to be “sustainable”?... Waste-heat recovery system could save millions annually while improving air quality
Sep 09, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Waste-heat recovery system could save millions annually while improving air quality
A team of researchers and engineers from the University of Missouri has developed a waste-heat recovery system that could lead to significant savings in propane costs for producers heating their...... Environmental risk analysis helps ensure best results with in ovo vaccination
Aug 31, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Environmental risk analysis helps ensure best results with in ovo vaccination
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM Director, Technical Service, Biodevices Zoetis Inc.... Sustainability: What does it mean to poultry health?
Aug 27, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability: What does it mean to poultry health?
In agriculture, sustainability translates to producing more with less — a goal that morphs into a dire need when looking at global population trends. According to a recent UN report, food...... British vets question health, welfare of free-range chickens
Aug 25, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on British vets question health, welfare of free-range chickens
While activists tout the happier, healthier life of free-range chickens, veterinarians in Great Britain have expressed concern about their long-term sustainability and increased likelihood of a major...... Vets treat chickens to prevent foodborne illness
Aug 18, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vets treat chickens to prevent foodborne illness
In the latest episode of Vets on Call, Dr. Pohl and Dr. Chuck Hofacre of the University of Georgia visit a broiler farm to examine the flock’s response to a vaccine.... Poultry vets are latest focus of popular YouTube series
Aug 16, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry vets are latest focus of popular YouTube series
The popular YouTube series, Veterinarians on Call, recently turned its cameras on two poultry veterinarians from the University of Georgia to help educate the public on modern poultry production.... How ionophores control coccidiosis
Aug 15, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How ionophores control coccidiosis
by H. David Chapman, PhD University Professor Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas... Producing Grade A chicken starts in the broiler house
Aug 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Producing Grade A chicken starts in the broiler house
In order to produce Grade A chicken at the processing plant, poultry producers must place healthy chicks and maintain bird quality throughout the life cycle.... Reducing false positives pays in ELISA mycoplasma testing
Aug 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reducing false positives pays in ELISA mycoplasma testing
Poultry producers should consider specificity when selecting a Mycoplasma ELISA test to avoid costs associated with false positives.... Got maxima? New sampling procedure aids detection in broilers
Aug 04, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Got maxima? New sampling procedure aids detection in broilers
A modified sampling procedure developed by researchers at Zoetis Inc. has dramatically improved the detection of Eimeria maxima infection in broilers.... New app improves cold-weather ventilation for poultry
Aug 03, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New app improves cold-weather ventilation for poultry
A new app — appropriately named CHKMINVENT — is designed to give poultry producers an easy-to-use means to calculate minimum ventilation rates in their houses during cold weather conditions.... Flu panel examines US control efforts, impacts on trade
Aug 02, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Flu panel examines US control efforts, impacts on trade
With well over 200 outbreaks affecting more than 47 million poultry over the last six months, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is hitting the US poultry industry hard.Diagnostics, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, ippe2015- Interviews with experts, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Coccidiosis research yielding new perspectives on AST
Jul 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis research yielding new perspectives on AST
Adding molecular biology (PCR) to anticoccidial sensitivity testing (AST), offers a more in-depth look — and surprising findings — of Eimeria species contributing to coccidiosis in poultry...... Isolates implicate humans in rapid spread of HPAI
Jul 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Isolates implicate humans in rapid spread of HPAI
A recent analysis of the viral isolates from all outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in North America points to humans and farm equipment as the leading carriers of the disease from...... Pathogens on farm and in processing related
Jul 13, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pathogens on farm and in processing related
Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and loads on the farm are significantly associated with prevalence and loads of the same pathogens at processing.... The growing importance of nighttime air quality
Jun 18, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on The growing importance of nighttime air quality
By Drs. Michael Czarick, Brian Fairchild and Brian Jordan Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA... Webinar to examine new VFD rules for poultry, livestock
Jun 09, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Webinar to examine new VFD rules for poultry, livestock
An interactive webinar to help the poultry and livestock industries understand the FDA’s new rules for the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) has been set for Wednesday, June 17, at 2 pm EDT.... Ammonia concentration versus ventilation rate
May 26, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ammonia concentration versus ventilation rate
Monitoring ammonia levels in poultry houses can help producers to adjust ventilation rates and thus prevent problems.Global TOP NEWS, Infectious Diseases, ippe2015- Interviews with experts, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Poultry vet urges poultry producers to guard against E. coli
May 21, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry vet urges poultry producers to guard against E. coli
Long regarded as a secondary infection to respiratory disease, E. coli is now rated as a primary infection in many layer and broiler-breeder flocks, according to Jose Linares, DVM and technical...... Media consultant: Let poultry vets tell the antibiotic story
May 07, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Media consultant: Let poultry vets tell the antibiotic story
The U.S. poultry industry needs to do a better job telling its story about antibiotics and their role in sustainable production and flock welfare, according to Frank Singleton, a media consultant...Antibiotic-free, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, ippe2015- Interviews with experts, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Poultry specialist offers tips for managing gut health through better nutrition
Apr 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry specialist offers tips for managing gut health through better nutrition
Nutritionist Brett Lumpkins, PhD, of Southern Poultry Research, Athens, Georgia, talks about antibiotic-free poultry production, the challenges it presents and how rations can be adjusted for better...... Shrewd moves: Like a chess match, anticoccidial rotation is a game of strategy at Wayne Farms
Apr 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Shrewd moves: Like a chess match, anticoccidial rotation is a game of strategy at Wayne Farms
Your next move might address an immediate need, but it also could determine what pieces are still standing later in the match.Global TOP NEWS, ippe2015- Interviews with experts, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Sustainability, TOP NEWS, Videos
... Defining, and demonstrating, sustainability in the poultry industry
Apr 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Defining, and demonstrating, sustainability in the poultry industry
Billy Hargis, PhD, University of Arkansas, thinks the US poultry industry has already set high standards for sustainability, but its efforts are largely misunderstood and unappreciated.... What’s left if we lose antibiotics?
Apr 20, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What’s left if we lose antibiotics?
Bacterial resistance is developing quickly and many critically important drugs risk becoming obsolete. Disastrous consequences lie in wait therefore unless these drugs are used prudently.... Studies demonstrate the benefits of dual-needle in ovo vaccine delivery
Apr 20, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Studies demonstrate the benefits of dual-needle in ovo vaccine delivery
by Taylor Barbosa, DVM, PhD, ACPV, Director of Outcomes Research, Zoetis Inc.... Coccidiosis expert: Timing and combination of cocci control methods critical
Apr 18, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis expert: Timing and combination of cocci control methods critical
Greg Mathis, PhD, of Southern Poultry Research, Athens, Georgia, talks about the continued challenges managing coccidiosis and offers suggestions for improving management programs targeting the...... Analysis of antimicrobial data confirms human-animal link
Apr 06, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Analysis of antimicrobial data confirms human-animal link
A new study by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) shows that there are also important differences in the consumption of antimicrobials in animals and in humans between European countries.... Broiler chicks show less tendon swelling, weight suppression in reovirus vaccine study
Apr 02, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Broiler chicks show less tendon swelling, weight suppression in reovirus vaccine study
A recent study showed that broiler chicks receiving higher reovirus antibody levels from conventionally vaccinated hens had a lower incidence of tendon swelling and were protected from weight...... Salmonella and coccidiosis: Is there a connection?
Mar 25, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella and coccidiosis: Is there a connection?
Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD, of the University of Georgia, talks about the relationship of salmonella and coccidiosis in poultry. He also offers tips for minimizing the presence of salmonella in live...... Industry roundtable: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Mar 19, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Industry roundtable: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...... Administration of a Salmonella Enteritidis to newly hatched broilers reduces colonisation and shedding of a Salmonella Enteritidis challenge strain
Mar 18, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Administration of a Salmonella Enteritidis to newly hatched broilers reduces colonisation and shedding of a Salmonella Enteritidis challenge strain
A new study in Belgium has revealed a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis which showed some promise to help reduce food-borne infections when given to chicks in the drinking water and was even more...... White House forum targets antibiotic resistance, promotes responsible use in farm animals
Mar 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on White House forum targets antibiotic resistance, promotes responsible use in farm animals
A recent White House forum on antibiotic stewardship brought together more than 150 key players from human and animal health constituencies in an effort to ensure responsible antibiotic use and...... FDA finds positive and negative trends in antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from humans, retail meats and food animals
Mar 04, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on FDA finds positive and negative trends in antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from humans, retail meats and food animals
The Food and Drug Administration has released its National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) 2011 Executive Report, showing both increasing and decreasing antimicrobial resistance...... ‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
Mar 03, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM Director, Technical Service Zoetis Inc.... Link between fishmeal, Eimeria and necrotic enteritis in broilers explored
Feb 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Link between fishmeal, Eimeria and necrotic enteritis in broilers explored
Insights into how fishmeal in poultry rations and Eimeria infection may predispose broilers to necrotic enteritis come from a study by Australian investigators.... Poultry vet offers tips for managing vaccination programs for infectious bursal disease (IBD)
Feb 26, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry vet offers tips for managing vaccination programs for infectious bursal disease (IBD)
Producers have many options for vaccinating for infectious bursal disease (IBD), but there’s no blanket program for all operations or all seasons. Kalen Cookson, DVM, a veterinarian for Zoetis,...... University of Arkansas faculty lead Poultry Sustainability Summit at International Conference
Feb 03, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on University of Arkansas faculty lead Poultry Sustainability Summit at International Conference
University of Arkansas professors Marty Matlock and Greg Thoma led a sustainability workshop at the 2015 International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.... Economic benefits of early chick placement
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Economic benefits of early chick placement
Taylor Barbosa, DVM, of Zoetis looks at research showing the benefits getting chicks on the floor as soon as possible.... IPPE 2015 breaks records for registrants and exhibitors
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IPPE 2015 breaks records for registrants and exhibitors
The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is the largest show on record with an estimated 30,000 poultry, meat and feed industry leader attendees from all over the world.... Improving Rapid Detection Methods for Foodborne Pathogens
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Improving Rapid Detection Methods for Foodborne Pathogens
Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that exploits cell movement to separate live and dead bacteria during food processing.... Sanderson Farms’ Phil Stayer: ‘Mortality is the first measure of wellbeing’
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanderson Farms’ Phil Stayer: ‘Mortality is the first measure of wellbeing’
Phil Stayer, DVM, of Sanderson Farms says poultry health, welfare and sustainability should not be compromised for marketing purposes.... Correlating lesion scores to microscores creates statistical model for efficacy, feed conversion in poultry
Jan 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Correlating lesion scores to microscores creates statistical model for efficacy, feed conversion in poultry
Georgia researcher Lorraine Fuller and graduate student Miguel Barrios, at University of Georgia, build new statistical model that saves poultry producers time and money by correlating lesion scores...... Sustainability: ‘It’s about continuous improvement’
Jan 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability: ‘It’s about continuous improvement’
Marty Matlock and Gregory Thoma of the University of Arkansas define sustainability as “continuous improvement” and discuss both the track record and the challenges of today’s poultry... IPSF: Feed Sustainability in Theory and Practice
Jan 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IPSF: Feed Sustainability in Theory and Practice
US - On the opening day of the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) in Atlanta, 26 January, sustainability of the feed sector was among the topics addressed.... Frequent Application of Litter Amendments in Broiler Houses During Grow-out on Bird Health, Production and Environment
Jan 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Frequent Application of Litter Amendments in Broiler Houses During Grow-out on Bird Health, Production and Environment
A series of experiments at the University of Delaware show that frequent application of sodium bisulphate improved broiler production performance and foot pad quality and reduced ammonia emissions...... S. Heidelberg colonization reduced with in-feed treatment
Jan 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on S. Heidelberg colonization reduced with in-feed treatment
Broilers that received bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD®) plus a probiotic selected for its ability to survive the feed-pelleting process had a markedly lower prevalence of Salmonella...... A look at animal wellbeing in the poultry industry
Jan 27, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on A look at animal wellbeing in the poultry industry
Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton talks about animal wellbeing–the entire system of the animal including general health, behavior, nutrition, disease prevention–and how it contributes to...Antibiotic-free, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, ippe2015- Highlights from our latest issue, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Sustainability, TOP NEWS
... Roundtable highlights: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Jan 27, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Roundtable highlights: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...... How to make the most of your visit to the 2015 IPPE
Jan 26, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How to make the most of your visit to the 2015 IPPE
Industry leaders from all over the world will once again meet at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) January 27-29... Keys to successful ABF production
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Keys to successful ABF production
Poultry health experts at a recent industry roundtable offered these suggestions for successful antibiotic-free production... Sericea lespedeza found ineffective for coccidiosis control in chickens
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sericea lespedeza found ineffective for coccidiosis control in chickens
Sericea lespedeza (SL), a warm-season legume shown to help control coccidiosis in lambs, had no anticoccidial activity in chickens, according to a study conducted at the University of Arkansas.... Coccidiosis: Why is it so difficult to manage?
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis: Why is it so difficult to manage?
With more than a dozen antimicrobials and a half dozen vaccines available for coccidiosis, why are US poultry producers still having such a difficult time managing this costly disease?... Memorable quotes and figures from the world of poultry health
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Memorable quotes and figures from the world of poultry health
... Sustainability ‘most highly discussed topic’ in poultry industry
Jan 14, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability ‘most highly discussed topic’ in poultry industry
Sustainability was the “most highly discussed topic” in the poultry industry during the second half of 2014, according to the current issue of Influence Feed, a newsletter published by Zoetis.... Poultry disease identification made easier with test alteration
Dec 22, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry disease identification made easier with test alteration
USDA scientists have found a way to make it easier to detect avian reticuloendotheliosis and Marek's disease by modifying an already available test.... Doing a 180: A little education goes a long way toward changing customers’ attitudes about antibiotics
Dec 11, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Doing a 180: A little education goes a long way toward changing customers’ attitudes about antibiotics
Back in 2008, Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis Inc.) conducted market research to get a better handle on consumer opinions about the use of antibiotics...... Too busy for sustainability? Think again
Dec 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Too busy for sustainability? Think again
Sure, sustainability is a sound and noble concept — something everyone needs to think about and practice — but try telling that to a veterinarian or producer in the middle of an infectious...... Field trials show practical, economic benefits of E. coli vaccine in broilers
Nov 13, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Field trials show practical, economic benefits of E. coli vaccine in broilers
Recent studies on two continents have demonstrated that a modified-live vaccine reduced losses from Escherichia coli in broilers, even when the disease challenge was strong.... Let coccidiosis organisms ‘see something different’
Nov 06, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Let coccidiosis organisms ‘see something different’
Poultry producers are losing ground to coccidiosis because they’re not implementing effective rotation programs that employ different types and classes of anticoccidials, says Don Waldrip, DVM, a...... Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Nov 06, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Welfare of poultry, especially laying hens, has become a major issue for commercial poultry producers in the last 15 to 20 years. What is happening to the commercial egg business is also setting the...... Antibiotic-free broiler production requires a paradigm shift
Nov 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotic-free broiler production requires a paradigm shift
Producers, veterinarians and nutritionists agree that antibiotic-free broiler production in the U.S. will place greater emphasis on farm management and nutrition.... Being more transparent: Media experts offer tips to poultry companies
Oct 30, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Being more transparent: Media experts offer tips to poultry companies
Between fast and easy Internet access, hundreds of cable channels, the explosion of social media, the rise of “citizen journalism” and the emergence of new digital news hubs and blogs, keeping...... Media specialist: ‘Get on the same message’ with poultry antibiotics, other topics
Oct 27, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Media specialist: ‘Get on the same message’ with poultry antibiotics, other topics
The poultry industry needs to “get on the same message” when talking about judicious antibiotic usage and other production topics, says Bryan Reber, PhD, a professor of public relations at the...... Breakthrough in coccidiosis research at Royal Veterinary College
Oct 27, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Breakthrough in coccidiosis research at Royal Veterinary College
Biological researchers at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are a step closer to finding a new cost-effective vaccine for the intestinal disease, coccidiosis.... Food industry consultant urges poultry industry to engage, educate customers through social media
Oct 20, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Food industry consultant urges poultry industry to engage, educate customers through social media
Today’s consumers are smarter, more engaged and “assume a certain amount of control over the things in their lives that they feel passionate about” says food industry consultant Frank...... Feed management for layers in enriched colonies
Oct 20, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Feed management for layers in enriched colonies
Enriched colonies are gaining ground in countries outside the EU, where they have been enforced by law, but how to best feed hens in this new housing system remains a matter of discovery.... Five ways to put sustainability into action today
Oct 16, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five ways to put sustainability into action today
So how can commercial poultry producers make their poultry-health programs more sustainable — ethically, environmentally and economically?... Coccidiosis control takes long-term planning
Oct 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis control takes long-term planning
By Donald Waldrip, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Inc.... Antibiotics in livestock and poultry production
Oct 14, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotics in livestock and poultry production
Antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in humans and animals are some of the most complex topics that reporters are asked to cover. Being mindful of key words and statistics can help reporters...... Bone characteristics and femoral strength in commercial tom turkeys
Oct 13, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Bone characteristics and femoral strength in commercial tom turkeys
Reducing the energy and protein levels in the diet of male turkeys to 60 per cent of NRC recommendations improved both the strength and quality of the leg bones in a Michigan State University...... FDA reports positive trends in antimicrobial resistance
Oct 10, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on FDA reports positive trends in antimicrobial resistance
The annual NARMS Executive Report focuses on resistance to antibiotics that are considered important in human medicine as well as multidrug resistance (described as resistance to three or more...... Practical programs for achieving sustainable coccidiosis control
Oct 09, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Practical programs for achieving sustainable coccidiosis control
By H. David Chapman, PhD University Professor, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas... USDA announces new inspection system for poultry products
Sep 26, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on USDA announces new inspection system for poultry products
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) last week announced a critical step forward in making chicken and turkey products safer for Americans to eat.... Campylobacter research reveals potential for poultry vaccine
Sep 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Campylobacter research reveals potential for poultry vaccine
Researchers at the USDA Richard B. Russell Agricultural Research Center have purified proteins from Campylobacter and tested them for their potential use as vaccines.... Poultry disease prevention checklist
Sep 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry disease prevention checklist
Dr Casey Ritz of the University of Georgia presents a checklist for poultry farmers to assess the biosecurity risk on their farm.... Coccidiosis specialist: ‘Understand’ the products you’re using
Sep 11, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis specialist: ‘Understand’ the products you’re using
Coccidiosis has been around as long as any poultry producer can remember. And despite decades of experience with the tenacious parasitic disease, it hasn’t gotten any easier to manage. In fact,...... Researchers find potential link between feeding DDGS and necrotic enteritis in broilers
Sep 09, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers find potential link between feeding DDGS and necrotic enteritis in broilers
High levels of DDGS (15%) were found in studies at Auburn University to amplify mild to moderate cases of necrotic enteritis into more severe cases.... Avian Mycoplasma diagnostics
Aug 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian Mycoplasma diagnostics
By Naola Ferguson-Noel, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA... Control of avian mycoplasmosis
Aug 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Control of avian mycoplasmosis
By Naola Ferguson-Noel, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA... PCR: A simple explanation
Aug 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PCR: A simple explanation
By Mark Jackwood, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA... Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
The temperature of drinking water during brooding may affect the bodyweight of broiler chicks, according to a University of Arkansas study.... S. enteritidis frequency in eggs similar in conventional and enriched cage systems
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on S. enteritidis frequency in eggs similar in conventional and enriched cage systems
The frequency of egg contamination with S. enteritidis did not significantly differ between hens housed in conventional and enriched cages, investigators say in the March 2014 issue of Poultry...... Cracked corn has positive effect in broilers
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Cracked corn has positive effect in broilers
Cracked corn fed to broilers increased weight gain and gizzard size and had a positive effect on gut microflora, say New Zealand investigators.... Timing may affect accuracy of in ovo vaccination
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Timing may affect accuracy of in ovo vaccination
The coccidiosis vaccine Inovocox® EM1 was more precisely deposited to embryos when the vaccine was administered at 18.5 versus 19 days of incubation, indicates a Zoetis-sponsored study from...... Sustainability tops list of poultry topics during first half of 2014
Jul 18, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability tops list of poultry topics during first half of 2014
Sustainability was the most highly discussed topic in the US poultry industry during the first half of 2014, according to an analysis by Influence Feed.... Get the most from your ELISA tests
Jul 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Get the most from your ELISA tests
Andrea Zedek, a veterinarian at Zoetis Inc., offers tips for ensuring accuracy when using ELISA tests to diagnose a poultry flock's health status.... Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Jun 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Three veterinarians explain why they think it's a sensible and ethical thing to do with certain diseases.... Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Jun 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Using antibiotics to prevent — not just treat or control — certain diseases of poultry is a sensible, responsible and ethical practice, according to three veterinarians featured on an industry...... Coccidiosis: Why is it still so difficult to control?
Jun 12, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis: Why is it still so difficult to control?
Coccidiosis can be extremely difficult to manage in poultry because the organism that causes it "has a tremendous capability to reproduce and it's very resistant to any kind of attempt to destroy...... Intestinal health and necrotic enteritis in broilers
Jun 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Intestinal health and necrotic enteritis in broilers
Management at the farm level (litter quality and composition, lighting programmes, stocking density, drinker management and dietary feed management) are important to control necrotic enteritis,...... Reality check: Oft-cited antibiotic-usage figure mixes numbers from two reports
Jun 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: Oft-cited antibiotic-usage figure mixes numbers from two reports
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...... Reality check: 87% of antibiotics used in animals rarely used in human medicine
Jun 02, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: 87% of antibiotics used in animals rarely used in human medicine
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...... Reality check: Multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella rare in humans
Jun 01, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: Multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella rare in humans
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...... Antibiotic resistance revisited in recent media reports
May 27, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotic resistance revisited in recent media reports
Following the April 2014 World Health Organization (WHO) report warning of a “post-antibiotic era,” Current Biology published the findings of a new study on May 19, reports Influence Feed.... New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
May 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
Two recent studies show that broilers perform better under LED lighting than fluorescent lamps while layer behaviour is affected by light wavelength.... Supplemental bacitracin reduces mortality, C. perfringens in broilers
Apr 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Supplemental bacitracin reduces mortality, C. perfringens in broilers
Commercial broilers that received a bacitracin-supplemented diet had less Clostridium perfringens in their gut, according to researchers at Ohio State University.... Getting the best results from veterinary histopathology*
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by Susan Williams, DVM, PhD, ACPV Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA... Editorial: ‘To health!’
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Welcome to Poultry Health Today, a new magazine we’re sponsoring to keep US producers, veterinarians and nutritionists on top of the latest developments in this critical area of production.... Impact of lighting types on broiler performance
Apr 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Impact of lighting types on broiler performance
A study at the University of Delaware shows that broiler performance in terms of breast and body weights was similar for two poultry-specific LED lamps and incandescent lamps and better than for... ‘Socially responsible’ food production stirs debate
Mar 31, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Socially responsible’ food production stirs debate
The past few weeks have showcased the exploration of "socially responsible" food production and its consumer appeal, occasionally with contradictory findings, according to the latest edition of...... Experimental and applied approaches to control Salmonella in broiler processing
Mar 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Experimental and applied approaches to control Salmonella in broiler processing
By Dr. Mark E. Berrang USDA—Agricultural Research Service, Russell Research Center, Athens, GA... Poultry veterinarian shares ideas for managing coccidiosis more effectively, economically, sustainably
Feb 28, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry veterinarian shares ideas for managing coccidiosis more effectively, economically, sustainably
Don Waldrip, DVM, talks about a new a new science-based, global initiative from Zoetis to help poultry producers develop longer term, sustainable management of coccidiosis.... Defining wholesomeness
Feb 25, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Defining wholesomeness
The past two weeks have featured the convergence of special interest agendas and consumer food trends into a series of high-profile business developments. In particular, Chick-fil-A’s announcement...... Transparency or exaggeration?
Feb 11, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Transparency or exaggeration?
In the past weeks we’ve taken note of two prominent foodservice companies using agricultural practices for marketing positioning. McDonald’s and Chipotle instigated influencer conversation by...... CDC: Widespread use of antibiotics in hospitals is leading cause of resistance
Jan 24, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on CDC: Widespread use of antibiotics in hospitals is leading cause of resistance
The most important cause of antibiotic-resistant infections in people can be attributed to widespread antibiotic use in hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).... Rotecc™ coccidiosis management video
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Learn more about the new global coccidiosis-management initiative from Zoetis.... Methods of diagnosing enteric disease clarified
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Methods of diagnosing enteric disease clarified
Diagnosing clostridial enteric disease in poultry remains a challenge — primarily because many clostridial species can be a normal inhabitant of the gut, which makes it difficult to determine their...... Increased CVI988 vaccine use credited with decline in Marek’s disease
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Increased CVI988 vaccine use credited with decline in Marek’s disease
Increased use of CVI988/Rispens vaccines is credited with declines in the incidence of Marek’s disease (MD), according to investigators from USDA‘s Agricultural Research Service.... Single dose of Poulvac IBMM+Ark protects long-lived broilers for at least 9 weeks
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Single dose of Poulvac IBMM+Ark protects long-lived broilers for at least 9 weeks
One dose of the live, attenuated vaccine Poulvac® IBMM+Ark effectively protected broilers against two infectious bronchitis (IB) strains for at least 9 weeks, a recent study shows.... Better protection shown with recommended Marek’s disease vaccine dose in two genetic lines
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Better protection shown with recommended Marek’s disease vaccine dose in two genetic lines
The recommended dose of two Marek’s disease virus (MDV) vaccines provided better protection in two genetic lines of meat-type chickens compared to a lower dose, the results of a recent study show,...... Organic raw poultry not necessarily safer
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Organic raw poultry not necessarily safer
Organic raw poultry is not necessarily safer for consumption than conventionally raised poultry, indicates a study from the University of Tennessee.... New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
Jan 14, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
Two recent studies show that broilers perform better under LED lighting than fluorescent lamps while layer behaviour is affected by light wavelength.... Research review: What’s new in poultry housing and equipment?
Jan 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Research review: What’s new in poultry housing and equipment?
With animal welfare and the environmental aspects of food animal farming gaining more attention from the public and high feed prices focusing efforts on getting the best performance from poultry,...... Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
Jan 01, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
By Stephen Collett, BScAgric, BVSc, MMedVet, MRCVS, DACPV Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia