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NAE producers need to focus on Eimeria oocysts for more effective control of coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis
Dec 06, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on NAE producers need to focus on Eimeria oocysts for more effective control of coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis
By Don Waldrip, DVM, Senior Technical Service Veterinarian, Zoetis
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Vaccine strategy in cage-free layers requires new mindset
Nov 16, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Vaccine strategy in cage-free layers requires new mindset
By Daniel Wilson, DVM, Founder and Lead veterinarian, Wilson Veterinary Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Home for the holidays? Poultry vet urges ‘aseptic technique’ in the kitchen
Nov 11, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Home for the holidays? Poultry vet urges ‘aseptic technique’ in the kitchen
By Robert O’Connor, DVM, MAM, Senior vice president, Foster Farms
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Anticoccidial sensitivity tests: Useful or not?
Oct 06, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Anticoccidial sensitivity tests: Useful or not?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Cooling chickens with sprinklers has multiple benefits
Aug 18, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Cooling chickens with sprinklers has multiple benefits
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University, Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Colibacillosis control in egg-laying chickens: A new tool in our toolbox
May 25, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Colibacillosis control in egg-laying chickens: A new tool in our toolbox
By Paul McMullin, MVB, MSc, DPMP, DiplECPVS, FRCVS, Consultant Veterinarian, Poultry Health International
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Monitoring field strains key to successful vaccination against IBDV
Mar 10, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Monitoring field strains key to successful vaccination against IBDV
By Daral J. Jackwood, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University
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Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis
Feb 16, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis
By Elle Chadwick, PhD, Consultant, Ag Health Consulting, LLC, LaGrange, Georgia
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Keeping up with coccidiosis remains challenging
Dec 21, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Keeping up with coccidiosis remains challenging
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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IBD control in egg layers has unique challenges
Sep 20, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on IBD control in egg layers has unique challenges
By Daral J. Jackwood, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University
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Making sense of broiler-feed withdrawal — with the help of a few aphorisms
Aug 01, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Making sense of broiler-feed withdrawal — with the help of a few aphorisms
By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM Senior Public Health Veterinarian Zoetis
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Litter problems persist
Jul 01, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Litter problems persist
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, MS
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Population diagnostics challenging for poultry veterinarians
Jun 14, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Population diagnostics challenging for poultry veterinarians
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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5 steps to preventing heat stress in layers
Jun 14, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on 5 steps to preventing heat stress in layers
By John Brown, DVM, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian Zoetis
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Temperature and air flow critical to broiler performance year-round
Jun 07, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Temperature and air flow critical to broiler performance year-round
By Michael Czarick, Engineering Specialist, University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science
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Infectious bronchitis DMV 1639: More questions than answers
Jun 01, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Infectious bronchitis DMV 1639: More questions than answers
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Marek’s disease vaccination needed now more than ever
May 25, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Marek’s disease vaccination needed now more than ever
By Guillermo Zavala, DVM, MAM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACPV Adjunct Professor, University of Georgia President, Avian Health International, LLC Flowery Branch, Georgia (USA)
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Calcium toxicity cases underscore value of networking for knowledge
May 15, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Calcium toxicity cases underscore value of networking for knowledge
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Sleuthing to pinpoint source of commercial flock pathogens
Sep 17, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Sleuthing to pinpoint source of commercial flock pathogens
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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NAE production uncovers water quality challenges
Aug 13, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on NAE production uncovers water quality challenges
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Intestinal health in the era of NAE
Aug 13, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Intestinal health in the era of NAE
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Live Salmonella vaccines, some DFMs may not mix
Jul 20, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Live Salmonella vaccines, some DFMs may not mix
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Stress is nothing to mess with, folks: 5 steps for connecting with each other in troubled times
Jun 23, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Stress is nothing to mess with, folks: 5 steps for connecting with each other in troubled times
By Tom Tabler, PhD Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, MS
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NAE production: Helping contract growers navigate maze of new challenges
Jun 11, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on NAE production: Helping contract growers navigate maze of new challenges
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Poultry biosecurity has lessons for coping with COVID-19
Jun 01, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Poultry biosecurity has lessons for coping with COVID-19
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Moving animal health to the back burner — if only for a moment
May 21, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Moving animal health to the back burner — if only for a moment
By Larry Rueff, DVM, Swine Vet Services, Greensburg, Indiana
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Prepare now for summer heat, humidity
May 05, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Prepare now for summer heat, humidity
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program
Nov 01, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control efforts
Aug 27, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control efforts
By Abhinav Upadhyay, DVM, PhD, postdoctoral associate and Dan J. Donoghue, PhD, professor, University of Arkansas
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Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks
Aug 13, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
Jun 17, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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A few tools to improve brooding, not antibiotic alternatives, are key to NE prevention
May 20, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on A few tools to improve brooding, not antibiotic alternatives, are key to NE prevention
By Reg Smith, Vice President, Operations, Atlantic Poultry, Nova Scotia, Canada, Formerly Chair, British Poultry Council’s Antibiotic Stewardship strategy
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Management key to preventing green muscle disease in broilers
Feb 18, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Management key to preventing green muscle disease in broilers
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Infectious bronchitis control: Understanding why it’s so difficult
Feb 05, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Infectious bronchitis control: Understanding why it’s so difficult
By Mark W. Jackwood, PhD, Department Head, JR Glisson Professor of Avian Medicine, University of Georgia
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Hurricane Florence and the poultry industry: Coping with the aftermath
Dec 13, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Hurricane Florence and the poultry industry: Coping with the aftermath
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Mortality composting the right way: Tips for poultry producers
Nov 15, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Mortality composting the right way: Tips for poultry producers
By Tom Tabler, Ph.D. Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, MS
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Working with FSIS to reduce condemnations and cut losses
Oct 14, 2018PHT EditorComments Off on Working with FSIS to reduce condemnations and cut losses
By Douglas L. Fulnechek, DVM Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
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Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Oct 07, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM, Zoetis
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Proper water pressure, volume essential to good flock performance
Oct 03, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Proper water pressure, volume essential to good flock performance
By Tom Tabler, PhD, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State, MS
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The link between Salmonella and intestinal health
Jun 26, 2018PHT EditorComments Off on The link between Salmonella and intestinal health
By Charles L. Hofacre, DVM, MAM, PhD President, Southern Poultry Research Group, Inc. Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia
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‘Inspect what you expect’ applies to poultry vaccination crews
Mar 09, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on ‘Inspect what you expect’ applies to poultry vaccination crews
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Planning anticoccidial rotation strategies: Consider the consequences
Jan 25, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Planning anticoccidial rotation strategies: Consider the consequences
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.
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Commercial and backyard poultry production: Bringing two worlds together for better biosecurity
Jan 14, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Commercial and backyard poultry production: Bringing two worlds together for better biosecurity
by Tom Tabler, PhD Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, MS
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Paw quality in broilers: Why it’s important
Dec 13, 2017Susan SpiegelComments Off on Paw quality in broilers: Why it’s important
By Tom Tabler, PhD Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Ruling the roost: Alternative or conventional chicken?
Dec 05, 2017Susan SpiegelComments Off on Ruling the roost: Alternative or conventional chicken?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Campylobacter in poultry: An elusive pathogen
Nov 30, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Campylobacter in poultry: An elusive pathogen
By Orhan Sahin, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVM Assistant Professor Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
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‘Raised without antibiotics’ marketing has nothing to do with science
Jul 28, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on ‘Raised without antibiotics’ marketing has nothing to do with science
By David French, DVM Staff Veterinarian Sanderson Farms
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Gangrenous dermatitis: Guarding against a costly disease
Jul 01, 2017Susan SpiegelComments Off on Gangrenous dermatitis: Guarding against a costly disease
by Tom Tabler, PhD Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, Mississippi
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Options for Salmonella control in live poultry production
Jun 15, 2017Susan SpiegelComments Off on Options for Salmonella control in live poultry production
By Steven C. Ricke, PhD Professor, University of Arkansas Director, Center for Food Safety, Institute of Food Science and Engineering University of Arkansas
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IBDV: Management obstacles and options
Apr 26, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on IBDV: Management obstacles and options
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
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Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
Apr 18, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Cage-free hen housing: How far will the pendulum swing?
Jan 28, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Cage-free hen housing: How far will the pendulum swing?
By John Brown, DVM Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis
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Exploring the cause of condemnations can reduce losses
Jan 25, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Exploring the cause of condemnations can reduce losses
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.
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More diagnostics advised for better IB management in broilers
Jan 23, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on More diagnostics advised for better IB management in broilers
By Lloyd Keck, DVM, ACPV Senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis Inc.
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Infectious bronchitis: Containing an ever-changing disease
Jan 22, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Infectious bronchitis: Containing an ever-changing disease
By Dieter Vancraeynest, DVM, PhD Zoetis
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Reports of colistin resistance prompting layer producers to rethink E. coli management
Oct 30, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Reports of colistin resistance prompting layer producers to rethink E. coli management
By Dieter Vancraeynest, DVM, PhD Zoetis [email protected]
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How the AST improves management of coccidiosis and flock performance
Oct 25, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on How the AST improves management of coccidiosis and flock performance
It’s been over a century since coccidial oocysts were first observed in the ceca of a chicken. Since the 1940s, many anticoccidials have been developed to combat these protozoan parasites....
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Biosecurity in poultry production: What makes it work — and what doesn’t
Oct 09, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Biosecurity in poultry production: What makes it work — and what doesn’t
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...
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IBV variants in poultry: Aiming for cross-protection
Sep 12, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on IBV variants in poultry: Aiming for cross-protection
By Mark W. Jackwood, PhD Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center Department of Population Health College of Veterinary Medicine University of Georgia
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What’s the most humane way to raise a chicken? Watch and listen
Aug 20, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on What’s the most humane way to raise a chicken? Watch and listen
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Anticoccidial rotation, good husbandry can improve coccidiosis control
Aug 16, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Anticoccidial rotation, good husbandry can improve coccidiosis control
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.
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IBD vaccination: HVT vector vaccine or live?
May 10, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on IBD vaccination: HVT vector vaccine or live?
By Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM Director of clinical research Zoetis Inc.
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Judicious antibiotic use: What does it mean in poultry?
Apr 29, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Judicious antibiotic use: What does it mean in poultry?
By Dennis P. Wages, DVM, Dipl. ACPV Professor, Poultry Health Management Department of Population Health and Pathobiology College of Veterinary Medicine — North Carolina State University
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Field vaccination for respiratory disease: spray or pump?
Apr 14, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Field vaccination for respiratory disease: spray or pump?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Randall Singer: Therapeutics and antibiotic resistance
Apr 03, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Randall Singer: Therapeutics and antibiotic resistance
By Randall S. Singer, DVM, MPVM, PhD Department of Veterinary and Biomedial Sciences University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
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Preventing infection, dehydration helps ensure good chick quality
Dec 10, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on Preventing infection, dehydration helps ensure good chick quality
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Antibiotic use in the U.S. poultry industry
Nov 09, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on Antibiotic use in the U.S. poultry industry
By C.S. Roney, DVM, MAM Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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Breaches in biosecurity: Sanderson Farms vet shares three valuable lessons
Nov 05, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on Breaches in biosecurity: Sanderson Farms vet shares three valuable lessons
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Environmental risk analysis helps ensure best results with in ovo vaccination
Aug 31, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on Environmental risk analysis helps ensure best results with in ovo vaccination
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM Director, Technical Service, Biodevices Zoetis Inc.
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How ionophores control coccidiosis
Aug 15, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on How ionophores control coccidiosis
by H. David Chapman, PhD University Professor Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas
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The growing importance of nighttime air quality
Jun 18, 2015PHT EditorComments 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
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Studies demonstrate the benefits of dual-needle in ovo vaccine delivery
Apr 20, 2015PHT EditorComments 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.
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‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
Mar 03, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on ‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM Director, Technical Service Zoetis Inc.
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Coccidiosis control takes long-term planning
Oct 15, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Coccidiosis control takes long-term planning
By Donald Waldrip, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Inc.
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Practical programs for achieving sustainable coccidiosis control
Oct 09, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Practical programs for achieving sustainable coccidiosis control
By H. David Chapman, PhD University Professor, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas
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Avian Mycoplasma diagnostics
Aug 04, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Avian Mycoplasma diagnostics
By Naola Ferguson-Noel, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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Control of avian mycoplasmosis
Aug 04, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on Control of avian mycoplasmosis
By Naola Ferguson-Noel, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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PCR: A simple explanation
Aug 04, 2014PHT EditorComments Off on PCR: A simple explanation
By Mark Jackwood, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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Experimental and applied approaches to control Salmonella in broiler processing
Mar 17, 2014PHT EditorComments 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
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Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
Jan 01, 2014wpengineComments 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