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.
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.
USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
Oct 01, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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.
Threat of heat stress in layers isn’t over yet
Sep 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Jean E. Sander, DVM,
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian
Zoetis
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...
Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Aug 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM,
Zoetis
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...
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...
