Category : Food Safety
November 2, 2022
Don’t overlook feed biosecurity in efforts to manage Salmonella
Biosecurity in feed mills and on-farm feed storage should not be overlooked when it comes to managing the risk of ...
October 10, 2022
Live-vaccine program a ‘must have’ to deal with cage-free E. coli challenge
A higher risk of bacterial challenges in cage-free egg production means a live-vaccine program against Escherichia coli is a “must-have ...
October 6, 2022
Breed may impact broiler response to Salmonella infection
Broiler breed could have an effect on immune response to Salmonella exposure, a study at the University of Arkansas suggests.
The ...
September 28, 2022
Salmonella serotypes are changing — monitor which ones are in your flock
It’s imperative for poultry producers and companies to know what strains of Salmonella serotypes may be circulating in their flocks, ...
September 10, 2022
Study highlights risk of high Salmonella exposure, more persistent serotypes
Higher exposure to Salmonella increases feed intake and reduces feed conversion in poultry production.
Furthermore, the serotype Salmonella Reading (S. Reading) ...
September 8, 2022
USDA evaluating Salmonella-reduction steps along the poultry supply chain
More than 1 million cases of US foodborne illnesses are caused by Salmonella each year, and even though the poultry ...
August 4, 2022
Genomic technology sheds light on Salmonella serotypes in breeder flocks
A technology called CRISPR-SeroSeq, which amplifies a section of the Salmonella genome, is helping paint a clearer picture of the ...
June 2, 2022
‘Competitive exclusion’ is potential benefit of live Salmonella vaccines in young birds
Live vaccines for Salmonella have been found to start offering protection within a few days of administration, acting “almost as ...
April 19, 2022
Turkey-farm study finds Salmonella Infantis prevalent
Research studying Salmonella across one turkey producer’s farms found Salmonella Infantis to be by far the dominant serotype — recorded ...
October 28, 2021
Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans
Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and ...