... 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...
... 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.
... Tips for uncovering toxicity in poultry flocks
Mar 23, 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.
... 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.
... 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
... 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.
... Pathways to protection: How one vaccine decision can affect options for managing other diseases in broilers
Jan 28, 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.
... Zoetis expands vector vaccine portfolio with introduction of Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-IBD
Jan 22, 2021Susan Spiegel
Zoetis has expanded its line of recombinant vector vaccines with the launch of Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-IBD, which provides early protection against the contemporary infectious bursal disease (IBD)...
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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...
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... 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...
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... 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.
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... 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.
... 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.
... 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...
... 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.
... 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
... 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.
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... 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.
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... 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.
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.
... 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.
... 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.
... Be prepared to prevent heat stress in layers
Jun 14, 2020Susan Spiegel
By Jean E. Sander, DVM,
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian
Zoetis
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
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... 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.
... 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
... Zoetis further expands poultry portfolio with vectored vaccine for Newcastle and Marek’s diseases
Jan 21, 2020PHT Editor
Zoetis has further expanded its poultry vaccine portfolio with the introduction of Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND, a vectored recombinant vaccine that protects broiler chickens against Newcastle and...
... New USDA process-verified program, meat label to focus on responsible poultry, livestock care
Jan 14, 2020PHT Editor
A new USDA process-verified program and meat label is expected help US poultry and livestock producers demonstrate their commitment to responsible antibiotic management.
... Three keys to successful IBV control
Jan 09, 2020Susan Spiegel
Highly contagious and constantly evolving, infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is notoriously difficult to control.
... ‘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...
... 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...
... 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...
... New Poultry Vaccine from Zoetis Helps Build Strong Immune Foundation in Breeder Hens and Their Progeny
Oct 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
Poulvac Maternavac® 4, an inactivated vaccine from Zoetis that helps protect chickens against four important diseases, has been licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will begin shipping...
... 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.
... 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,...
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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...
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Oct 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM,
Zoetis
... 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.
... 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...
... 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...
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... 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.
... USDA, industry groups take issue with WHO’s statement on poultry antibiotics
Apr 13, 2018Susan Spiegel
The USDA’s chief scientist and several scientific and industry organizations took issue with the World Health Organization’s recent news release recommending that poultry and livestock producers...
... Lack of medications, veterinarians hamper turkey industry
Apr 10, 2018Susan Spiegel
The US turkey industry continues to be hampered by a lack of approved efficacious drugs, according to a 2017 survey. Since 2005, four medications have been withdrawn, leaving the industry without any...
... AAAP plans to take more proactive approach in poultry health, welfare conversations
Mar 19, 2018Susan Spiegel
The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) plans to increase its public presence and become a trusted source of information for consumers about the science behind poultry health.
... Layer-hen stocking density affects Salmonella shedding
Mar 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
Lower stocking density for laying hens was associated with less fecal shedding of Salmonella Heidelberg in a USDA study.
... Can improper vaccination make IBV worse?
Feb 23, 2018Susan Spiegel
Improper vaccination not only fails to protect flocks from infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), but it can also make the problem worse, a leading poultry health expert says.
... E. coli vaccination reduces antibiotic use in broilers
Feb 12, 2018Susan Spiegel
New studies showed that vaccination against Escherichia coli significantly reduced antibiotic use on commercial broiler farms, particularly in birds at high risk of infection.
... Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with leading poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 29, 2018Susan Spiegel
More than two dozen poultry-health experts and trend watchers will be interviewed on camera over the next three days as part of Poultry Health Today’s news coverage of the 2018 International...
... More poultry research focusing on antibiotic alternatives
Jan 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
The poultry industry’s focus on alternative approaches to managing gut health should help preserve the efficacy of the few remaining antibiotics it has available, said Donna Carver, DVM, PhD.
... Planning anticoccidial rotation strategies: Consider the consequences
Jan 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
Anticoccidial rotation strategies help reduce the health and economic impact of coccidiosis, while preserving the efficacy of the limited range of tools available for managing it.
... Deadly duo: Study shows link between E. maxima, Clostridium
Dec 12, 2017Susan Spiegel
New research by Callie McQuain, DVM, veterinarian and grad student at the University of Georgia, substantiates anecdotal field experience indicating that Eimeria maxima is the type of coccidia that...
... Avian influenza viruses can persist in footbaths and manure
Dec 08, 2017Susan Spiegel
Growers shouldn’t assume the disinfectants they use in footbaths are effective against avian influenza (AI), indicates a study from the University of California–Davis.
... Is incentivized vaccination the answer to poultry’s public-health woes?
Dec 07, 2017Susan Spiegel
Governments and retailers should incentivize broiler producers to make better use of vaccines that could help protect public health, according to an expert in poultry infections.
... Check farm biosecurity now ahead of potential avian flu return, disease expert says
Dec 07, 2017Susan Spiegel
Poultry producers should assess their farm biosecurity in preparation for a return of avian influenza this winter, according to an expert in the spread and control on animal disease.
... 44 million ‘respectable’ birds on the menu this Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 2017Susan Spiegel
If one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, had his way in the late 1700s, the turkey would have been the US national bird instead of the bald eagle — a majestic but imposing raptor...
... Salmonella on carcass skin can contaminate ground turkey
Nov 06, 2017Susan Spiegel
Salmonella on the skin, rather than in infected muscle tissue, may be a significant contributor to ground-turkey contamination, indicates a study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the American...
... New Marek’s test helps ensure successful vaccination, biosecurity
Oct 23, 2017Susan Spiegel
A new test is helping producers in Europe better protect their flocks against Marek’s disease (MD).
... E. maxima linked to mortality in broilers vaccinated for coccidiosis
Oct 17, 2017Susan Spiegel
Eimeria maxima in broilers vaccinated against coccidiosis appears to be an important cause of mortality, according to the preliminary results of a study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the...
... Understanding the clinical picture key to effective IB control
Oct 13, 2017Susan Spiegel
Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a highly contagious coronavirus found in chickens worldwide that costs the US poultry industry millions of dollars annually.
... Three-pronged E. coli strategy to help cut losses, improve profitability
Oct 11, 2017Susan Spiegel
Managing Escherichia coli infection in commercial poultry flocks has to be tackled on three fronts to help cut losses and improve profitability, says Allan Ball, of the Slate Hall Veterinary Practice...
... New flock-management trends call for new E. coli-management strategies, vets say
Oct 10, 2017Susan Spiegel
Two poultry veterinarians say that prevention of Escherichia coli infection is key as management trends toward free-range housing and reduced antibiotic use.
... Proper windrowing can minimize disease, benefit environmental management
Oct 01, 2017Susan Spiegel
By George W. Malone, MS
Malone Poultry Consulting
Princess Anne, Maryland
... Successful ABF production: Mastered technique or corporate culture?
Sep 29, 2017PHT Editor
Indiana's Miller Poultry's owner and president Galen Miller and production manager Stephen Shepard discuss their experiences, priorities, management style and business philosophy that led to 30%...
... Hofacre: There’s always room for improvement with Salmonella
Sep 21, 2017PHT Editor
Most US poultry companies are doing an “outstanding job” controlling Salmonella, but there's always room for improvement.
... Livestock farming standards to get boost under antimicrobial-resistance plan
Sep 17, 2017Susan Spiegel
The European Commission has unveiled plans to promote better global livestock farming standards in a bid to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and humans.
... Superbug warning over India’s poultry antibiotics use
Sep 05, 2017Susan Spiegel
The use of antibiotics for growth promotion in Indian poultry production is helping to breed bacteria that are highly resistant to most antibiotics, scientists have warned.
... US flocks have room to improve in avian flu protection
Sep 05, 2017Susan Spiegel
The US poultry sector can still do more to protect flocks from avian influenza, despite making significant efforts to improve biosecurity since the last major outbreak of the disease.
... UK makes significant cuts in poultry antibiotic use
Sep 05, 2017Susan Spiegel
The UK poultry sector has reduced its antibiotic use by more than 70% over four years, according to latest industry figures.
... Coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis challenge cage-free layer systems
Aug 30, 2017Susan Spiegel
Cage-free housing for egg layers allows birds to exhibit more natural behaviors, but it also carries an increased risk for morbidity and mortality...
... Compartmentalization key to global avian flu control
Aug 30, 2017Susan Spiegel
Standardizing biosecurity measures across the poultry sector is key to protecting birds from avian influenza and ensuring outbreaks do not decimate trade, according to a poultry health expert.
... AAAP inducts 19 more avian-health professionals into its Hall of Honor
Aug 05, 2017Susan Spiegel
Recognizing their many contributions to the world poultry industry, the American Association of Avian Pathologists recently inducted 19 more avian-health professionals into its Hall of Honor.
... Sanderson Farms targets ‘marketing gimmicks’ about antibiotics
Aug 04, 2017PHT Editor
A new ad campaign released by Sanderson Farms Inc. seeks to debunk myths surrounding the use of antibiotics in US poultry production while exposing what it calls “marketing gimmicks designed to...
... Reducing food-borne bacterial infections must be team effort
Jul 25, 2017Susan Spiegel
Increased pressure to reduce bacterial food-borne infections in consumers is affecting poultry production from start to finish, panelists reported at a food safety roundtable, “Lightening the Load:...
... Poultry veterinarian named to AVMA Future Leaders program
Jul 23, 2017Susan Spiegel
Tak Niino, VMD, a senior poultry technical services representative for Zoetis, was one of 10 veterinarians in different fields selected to the Future Leaders program of the American Veterinary...
... Breeder E. coli vaccination boosts broiler health
Jul 06, 2017Susan Spiegel
Vaccination of broiler breeders against Escherichia coli helps improve the health of their progeny, reports a veterinarian in South Africa.
... Striking a balance with ABF poultry production
Jun 24, 2017PHT Editor
Back in 2013, less than 5% of the chicken produced in the US was raised without antibiotics. That number could
reach 25% to 30% within 5 years. How is the poultry industry adjusting?
... Lapses in biosecurity: Veterinarian urges poultry companies to avoid these mistakes
Jun 19, 2017Susan Spiegel
Biosecurity needs to be approached as a comprehensive process, not as a series of segregated actions, according to Jean Sander, DVM, senior technical services veterinarian for Zoetis.
... Air quality affects S. Heidelberg colonization in broilers
Jun 15, 2017PHT Editor
Improving air quality in broiler houses may be an important way to reduce colonization of S. Heidelberg, according to the results of a study presented at the 2017 International Poultry Scientific...
... Options for Salmonella control in live poultry production
Jun 15, 2017Susan Spiegel
By Steven C. Ricke, PhD
Professor, University of Arkansas
Director, Center for Food Safety, Institute of Food Science and Engineering
University of Arkansas
... Poultry Health Today unveils new tools for saving content, creating custom reports
Jun 06, 2017Susan Spiegel
Poultry Health Today — the industry’s only news website focused on flock health and welfare — has added new tools that allow registered users to bookmark favorites, save items for later viewing...
... Symposium to focus on poultry veterinarian’s role in shaping public policy, government regulations, consumer perceptions
May 16, 2017Susan Spiegel
Today’s poultry veterinarians are being asked to do more than ensure flock health and welfare. They’re also lending their expertise to public policy discussions that steer government regulations...
... Both organic, conventional processing reduce Campylobacter on carcasses
May 03, 2017PHT Editor
Both conventional and organic processing methods reduced Campylobacter on broiler carcasses in a recent study by Purdue University. Matthew Bailey, a grad student at the university, discussed the...
... IBDV: Management obstacles and options
Apr 26, 2017PHT Editor
By Daral J. Jackwood, PhD
Professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Food Animal Health Research Program
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
The Ohio State University
... Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
Apr 24, 2017PHT Editor
A shortage of effective, FDA-approved medications is still the top health issue for the US turkey industry, according to a survey conducted by a turkey veterinarian.
... Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
Apr 18, 2017PHT Editor
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... ‘Old bug’ with new name easily mistaken for E. coli peritonitis
Apr 12, 2017PHT Editor
Commercial chicken flocks that appear to have Escherichia coli peritonitis might actually be infected with a re-emerging old pathogen with a new name.
... Vaccination helping to reduce mortality rates from E. coli in France’s layer flocks
Apr 04, 2017PHT Editor
Four out of five health problems in layer flocks in France are related to Escherichia coli, according to Jocelyn Marguerie, DVM.
... Better accuracy, hatchability, protection seen in birds vaccinated with dual-needle system
Mar 27, 2017PHT Editor
Broiler studies demonstrate that a dual-needle
in ovo delivery system yields more accurate vaccine placement, better hatchability and better disease protection compared to a single-needle...
... 5 ABF health tips from Miller Poultry
Mar 08, 2017PHT Editor
Miller Poultry — an Indiana-based producer with more than 15 years' experience raising broilers without antibiotics — offers tips for ensuring a strong, healthy and efficient bird.
... Avian influenza in the US: High-path, low-path and its link to other poultry diseases
Mar 07, 2017PHT Editor
David Swayne, DVM, PhD, a research veterinarian at USDA with more than 30 years' experience with avian influenza, talks to Poultry Health Today about the dreaded virus — how it travels, the...
... New lasalocid MRLs relieve export restrictions for broilers
Feb 15, 2017PHT Editor
Broiler producers who want more diversity in their anticoccidial-rotation plan can now consider the ionophore lasalocid without worrying about it putting a damper on exports, says Jon Schaeffer, DVM,...
... Windrowing litter can reduce pressure from poultry viruses, insects and bacteria
Feb 05, 2017PHT Editor
Poultry producers looking to improve litter quality and flock health should consider windrowing — a practice that not only works to control ammonia in the reconditioned litter but also reduces...
... Inexperience leads to disaster in small specialty poultry flock
Feb 03, 2017PHT Editor
Disease and high mortality in a small Midwestern poultry operation demonstrate the consequences of inexperience coupled with the treatment restraints of organic farming, Patricia Wakenell, DVM, PhD,...
... Surveillance, careful vaccine selection tops “shoot-in-the-dark” strategy for IB control
Feb 02, 2017PHT Editor
Microbiologist Mark Jackwood, PhD, University of Georgia, urges producers not to “shoot in the dark” with infectious bronchitis vaccines and, instead, to focus on surveillance, monitoring and...
... Accessibility is key when storing VFDs at integrated companies
Jan 31, 2017PHT Editor
The best place for integrated companies to store veterinary feed directives (VFDs) should depend on whether they’re keeping hard or electronic copies.
... Cage-free hen housing: How far will the pendulum swing?
Jan 28, 2017PHT Editor
By John Brown, DVM
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
... Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with more than 30 poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 26, 2017PHT Editor
More than 30 poultry-health experts and trend watchers will be interviewed on camera over the next three days as part of Poultry Health Today’s news coverage of the 2017 International Production...
... Interpreting the language of the new VFD rule
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
In a candid 90-minute interview, William Flynn, DVM, MS, deputy director for science and policy for FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, clarified some hazy points of the new veterinary feed...
... Exploring the cause of condemnations can reduce losses
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
When carcasses are rejected at processing, all the time and money that went into production is lost. Couple that with even slight increases in the condemnation rate, and the losses really mount.
... Research: Highly pathogenic AI does not persist in wild birds
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
While the H5 avian influenza A virus that devastated some Midwestern poultry farms in 2014 to 2015 was initially spread by migratory waterfowl, evidence now suggests that highly pathogenic flu...
... Early SE infection likely to stay with broilers until market age
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
Broilers with lung exposure to Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) on the day of hatch are very likely to be positive for the pathogen at market age, say investigators.
... E. coli infection: Two types in broilers
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
While infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) remains a serious threat to broiler health, it often opens the door to costlier secondary E. coli infection.
... Early feeding, housing may affect broiler response to immune challenges
Jan 25, 2017PHT Editor
Early feeding after hatch and the housing type can affect the response of broilers to immune challenges later in life, indicates a study from the Netherlands.
... Fast growth seen for ABF poultry production, but for how long?
Jan 24, 2017PHT Editor
To see how the antibiotic-free (ABF) production trend is playing out with producers’ plans, Poultry Health Today turned to Greg Rennier, PhD, a poultry-market research specialist who tracks product...
... View from Europe on ABF
Jan 24, 2017PHT Editor
Striving for responsible antibiotic use may be a better strategy than going 100% antibiotic-free, according to a gut-disease specialist.
... NCC to food industry and consumers: Go slow on slower-growing chickens
Jan 12, 2017PHT Editor
The National Chicken Council is urging food-service and retail industries, non-governmental organizations and consumers to go slow on the slow-growth chicken trend before evaluating its potential...
... Plant inspectors help poultry industry monitor welfare
Jan 05, 2017PHT Editor
Processors understand that the humane treatment of chickens during processing is simply the right thing to do. It also is the law.
... Lasalocid in broilers: What’s behind its resurgence?
Jan 02, 2017PHT Editor
Developing a long-term strategy for managing coccidiosis in broilers is more critical today than ever before — not just to preserve the efficacy of our remaining medications, but also to keep...
... AAAP: Woody breast, similar broiler-muscle conditions not linked to infectious pathogens or food safety
Dec 22, 2016PHT Editor
Three well-defined, degenerative breast diseases of broiler chickens — woody breast, white striping and deep pectoral myopathy — are not associated with infectious or pathogenic agents, nor do...
... AAAP issues statement on misleading marketing claim for chicken
Dec 22, 2016PHT Editor
So, which chicken is healthier and safer for consumers — the brand with the no-nonsense label or the premium brand that claims its chickens were “raised without added hormones”?
... Poultry companies need to balance consumer preferences with flock health, welfare and food safety
Dec 19, 2016PHT Editor
Suzanne Dougherty, DVM, a consulting poultry veterinarian based in Alabama, talks with Poultry Health Today about the challenges of reducing or even eliminating antibiotics in broiler production...
... NCC scientist: Food safety is everyone’s job
Dec 15, 2016PHT Editor
Food safety is a chain stretching from producers to consumers. Ashley Peterson, PhD, of the National Chicken Council, shared her insights at the recent “Young Chicken Gross Pathology Workshop” at...
... Addressing consumers’ misconceptions about antibiotic use in poultry
Dec 15, 2016PHT Editor
Gary Thornton, editor of Poultry USA, talks about the importance and the challenges of communicating with consumers about the role of antibiotics in poultry production.
... Video provides practical biosecurity tips for poultry
Nov 12, 2016PHT Editor
A training video that provides practical biosecurity tips for protecting commercial poultry flocks from avian influenza and other infectious diseases has been developed by the University of Maryland...
... Are there practical alternatives to ionophores?
Nov 05, 2016PHT Editor
Proponents of raising broilers without ionophores and other antibiotics have proposed putting more emphasis on farm management, biosecurity and alternatives to anticoccidials.
... The Poultry Smith
Nov 02, 2016PHT Editor
In this exclusive interview with Poultry Health Today, Fieldale Farms veterinarian John Smith reflects on his career, the state of the US poultry industry and, most importantly, what it needs to do...
... Backyard flocks biggest risk for spreading vvIBDV in US
Oct 17, 2016PHT Editor
By
Daral J. Jackwood, PhD
Professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Food Animal Health Research Program
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
The Ohio State University
... Biosecurity in poultry production: What makes it work — and what doesn’t
Oct 09, 2016PHT Editor
By Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt, DMV, MSc, PhD
Professor, director
Research Group on the Epidemiology of Zoonoses and Public Health
Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire
Associate director
Université...
... FDA: Some antibiotics still OK for production purposes
Oct 05, 2016PHT Editor
New FDA guidelines that discourage using medically important antibiotics for promoting growth in food animals appear to have been well-received by both producers and most consumer activists. Change...
... Condemnations, mortality shift focus to E. coli vaccination in some broiler flocks
Sep 16, 2016PHT Editor
While infectious bronchitis remains a serious threat to broiler health, it often opens the door to the more costly secondary infection, E coli, explained Kalen Cookson, DVM, director of clinical...
... Anticoccidial rotation, good husbandry can improve coccidiosis control
Aug 16, 2016PHT Editor
Poultry producers worldwide know the importance of cutting losses from coccidiosis – the parasitic disease that is still causing significant losses in growth rate and feed efficiency.
... AAAP inducts 27 avian medicine professionals into new Hall of Honor
Aug 15, 2016PHT Editor
The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) this week announced the first 27 inductees into the association’s newly formed Hall of Honor.
