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Back-to-basics for managing health of cage-free pullets
Dec 26, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Back-to-basics for managing health of cage-free pullets
Poultry producers with cage-free pullet systems should go back to the basics of bird management to keep their flocks healthy and productive.
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Antibiotic-free, Biosecurity, Global TOP NEWS, Hatchery, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOP NEWS, Videos
Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no antibiotics ever’ systems
Dec 25, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no antibiotics ever’ systems
Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no antibiotics ever” production, wholesale automation is likely to be required.
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Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis
Dec 22, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis
Footpad dermatitis causes significant foot problems for broilers, which adversely affects bird welfare and the market for broiler paws, according to research from the University of Maryland.
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Nutritionist: Understanding probiotics is key to managing them effectively in poultry
Dec 22, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Nutritionist: Understanding probiotics is key to managing them effectively in poultry
With the ever-increasing shift to “no-antibiotics-ever” (NAE) production, probiotics have become more common in poultry diets, said Elizabeth Bobeck, PhD, a nutritional immunology expert and...
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Why new HPAI variants continue to emerge
Dec 19, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Why new HPAI variants continue to emerge
The frequency of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks is on the increase in the US with 6 of the past 8 years experiencing some form of HPAI.
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Researchers address producer FAQs around cage-free egg production
Dec 19, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers address producer FAQs around cage-free egg production
The US egg industry is in the process of transitioning to cage-free egg production, but many questions remain about the best practices and facilities for these types of production systems.
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Distinctive condition affects layers as well as turkeys, broilers
Dec 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Distinctive condition affects layers as well as turkeys, broilers
A disease commonly seen in turkey and broiler flocks can also affect layers, meaning that producers should look out for its distinctive signs.
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Bugs should be a key focus of biosecurity in controlling turkey disease
Dec 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Bugs should be a key focus of biosecurity in controlling turkey disease
Producers should play close attention to insect control in their poultry houses to avoid cases of turkey coronavirus enteritis (TCE).
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How effective IBV surveillance can prevent ‘overvaccination’
Dec 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How effective IBV surveillance can prevent ‘overvaccination’
Consistent surveillance and analysis of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) at poultry production facilities can guard against “overvaccination” — where too much vaccine virus in the environment...
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Shedding light on LED lamps and dimmers: They’re not all a match
Dec 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Shedding light on LED lamps and dimmers: They’re not all a match
Getting the correct lighting is important in poultry houses to help maximize the birds’ genetic potential; however, too often there’s a disconnect between the LED lamps and the dimmers in...
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Vegetative buffers yield many benefits for poultry farms
Dec 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vegetative buffers yield many benefits for poultry farms
Vegetative buffers offer aesthetic, poultry-management and disease-control benefits to producers, in addition to showing the farm’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Agreed indicators should help drive poultry-industry welfare
Dec 13, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Agreed indicators should help drive poultry-industry welfare
Using key welfare indicators (KWIs) can help fill a communication gap around welfare progress in the US poultry industry.
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Study examines game camera use on poultry farm for biosecurity
Dec 09, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study examines game camera use on poultry farm for biosecurity
Inexpensive game cameras installed on turkey farms can reveal important biosecurity information, but it comes with some caveats, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota.
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UMN expert: Transparency, communication keys to mitigating the risks of HPAI
Dec 07, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on UMN expert: Transparency, communication keys to mitigating the risks of HPAI
The US has a long history of effective disease control and has eradicated or remained free of many pests and agents even as they remain endemic in other parts of the world, said Carol Cardona, DVM,...
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Farm mortality issues highlight importance of checking water supply
Dec 07, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Farm mortality issues highlight importance of checking water supply
Producers need to be alert to the dangers of drinking-water toxicity issues, according to a senior industry veterinarian.
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NAE producers need to focus on Eimeria oocysts for more effective control of coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis
Dec 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Vaccinating for Marek’s? Don’t be thrown off by PFU levels
Dec 02, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccinating for Marek’s? Don’t be thrown off by PFU levels
Poultry veterinarians should not get hung up on the level of plaque-forming units (PFUs) to determine the strength of recombinant Marek’s vaccines, according to Isabel M. Gimeno, DVM, PhD,...
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Coccidiosis: An old problem with some new challenges
Dec 01, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis: An old problem with some new challenges
Coccidiosis in broiler houses remains a nagging challenge. While clinical manifestations are rare, it’s the subclinical condition that impacts the flock through poor feed efficiency and reduced...
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UMN training program focuses on poultry company decision-making, during AI outbreaks
Nov 30, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on UMN training program focuses on poultry company decision-making, during AI outbreaks
The University of Minnesota offers a training program to help poultry companies understand and prepare for avian influenza outbreaks.
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SFS program helping to identify best practices for HPAI risk assessments
Nov 30, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on SFS program helping to identify best practices for HPAI risk assessments
The University of Minnesota’s Secure Food Systems team develops and publishes science-based risk assessments for the movement of poultry products from monitored (uninfected) premises in control...
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Environmental enrichments increased broiler activity in study
Nov 25, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Environmental enrichments increased broiler activity in study
Environmental enrichments in broiler houses may improve bird welfare by increasing natural behaviors, according to a University of Maryland study.
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Study exposes Salmonella-contamination risks of integrated broiler production
Nov 22, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study exposes Salmonella-contamination risks of integrated broiler production
Integrated broiler producers in Europe pose a risk of transmitting and maintaining clones of Salmonella throughout the production chain, according to researchers in Spain.
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HPAI pushes holiday turkey prices to record highs
Nov 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on HPAI pushes holiday turkey prices to record highs
The widespread outbreak of Highly Avian Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) across the US is expected to push up the cost of turkeys to record highs this holiday season. What does CoBank say about the...
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Home for the holidays? Poultry vet urges ‘aseptic technique’ in the kitchen
Nov 11, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Long-term control for IBH includes vaccines, management protocols
Nov 03, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Long-term control for IBH includes vaccines, management protocols
Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) remains a nagging issue for broiler flocks, and it isn’t going away anytime soon.
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Don’t overlook feed biosecurity in efforts to manage Salmonella
Nov 02, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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 Salmonella in poultry flocks, according to a turkey-health expert.
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Five key points to consider when preparing to switch to in ovo vaccination
Nov 01, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five key points to consider when preparing to switch to in ovo vaccination
A steady shift to in ovo vaccination in the Asia-Pacific region is encouraging many hatcheries there to improve practices and management in preparation for the switch.
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Vaccines, biosecurity, management keys to keeping IBH in check
Oct 28, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccines, biosecurity, management keys to keeping IBH in check
Inclusion body hepatitis can be a challenging disease, as the clinical signs are non-specific and there is no direct treatment. Consequently, producers rely on interventions such vaccinations.
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E. coli implicated in layer gut disease
Oct 27, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli implicated in layer gut disease
E.coli may be largely responsible for focal duodenel necrosis (FDN) in layer chickens, according to research presented at the 2022 International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF).
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Study: Day length during brooding did not impact broiler performance
Oct 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study: Day length during brooding did not impact broiler performance
Extended day length during the brooding period is thought to benefit broilers’ long-term performance and well-being. However, a University of Georgia study has re-evaluated that idea.
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Reusing poultry litter may reduce antibiotic-resistant Salmonella
Oct 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reusing poultry litter may reduce antibiotic-resistant Salmonella
Reusing poultry litter can help boost bird health and may help prevent the transfer of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, scientists have discovered.
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Improving Salmonella surveillance in turkeys
Oct 17, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Improving Salmonella surveillance in turkeys
High-profile Salmonella outbreaks in turkeys in recent years have shown the need for improved surveillance in the turkey industry.
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Diagnostics for IBH start with subtle indicators
Oct 13, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Diagnostics for IBH start with subtle indicators
Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) infections may not offer clear-cut clinical symptoms, but there are on-farm diagnostic measures that can yield early warnings.
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Antibiotic-free, Flock welfare, Food Safety, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOP NEWS, Videos
Live-vaccine program a ‘must have’ to deal with cage-free E. coli challenge
Oct 10, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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-vaccination program against Escherichia coli is a “must-have minimum” for flocks reared in alternative systems.
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Breed may impact broiler response to Salmonella infection
Oct 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Breed may impact broiler response to Salmonella infection
Research at the University of Arkansas suggests broiler breed could affect birds’ immune response to Salmonella exposure, according to Shawna Weimer, PhD, director of the Center for Food Animal...
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Biosecurity, Flock welfare, Global TOP NEWS, Infectious Diseases, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, TOP NEWS
HPAI prevention requires ‘buckle-up’ mentality to biosecurity
Oct 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on HPAI prevention requires ‘buckle-up’ mentality to biosecurity
The only option for poultry farms to prevent an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is 100% adherence to biosecurity rules.
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Anticoccidial sensitivity tests: Useful or not?
Oct 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Anticoccidial sensitivity tests: Useful or not?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV, Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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No consensus on future success of Salmonella control for poultry industry
Oct 05, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on No consensus on future success of Salmonella control for poultry industry
Opinions about the poultry industry’s future success in controlling Salmonella differ widely, judging by comments from panelists at a food-safety roundtable.
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COVID pandemic had some positive effects on poultry health and welfare
Sep 29, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on COVID pandemic had some positive effects on poultry health and welfare
Management techniques adopted to cope with COVID-19 production challenges led to improvements in bird health and welfare for many poultry producers.
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Salmonella serotypes are changing — monitor which ones are in your flock
Sep 28, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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 may be circulating in their flocks, said Chuck Hofacre, president of the Southern Poultry Research Group in...
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Tooling up for better disease protection through applied research
Sep 27, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tooling up for better disease protection through applied research
Vaccines are powerful, widely used tools for managing poultry diseases. How can the industry keep pace with variant viruses and other challenges?
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Recombinant vaccines for poultry: How to maximize results
Sep 22, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Recombinant vaccines for poultry: How to maximize results
Proper vaccine handling, dosage and administration are key to ensuring thorough and effective coverage. That statement is particularly true when talking about recombinant-vector vaccines.
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How to ensure successful installation of in ovo technology
Sep 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How to ensure successful installation of in ovo technology
In ovo vaccination is on the rise across the Asia-Pacific as producers recognize its benefits, but proper training and support are essential.
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ILT vaccine choices: A closer look
Sep 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ILT vaccine choices: A closer look
With continued wild-type ILT challenges in the field, we are faced with a choice of two vaccine options with proven results — with different priorities affecting the final decision.
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Best-management practices key to successful NAE broiler production
Sep 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Best-management practices key to successful NAE broiler production
With many poultry operations switching to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) production, management and disease control have become even more critical components.
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Avian flu likely to re-emerge and threaten US poultry flocks this fall
Sep 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian flu likely to re-emerge and threaten US poultry flocks this fall
US egg and turkey supplies took a hit from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this spring as the wild-bird migration exposed domestic flocks to the virus.
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Study highlights risk of high Salmonella exposure, more persistent serotypes
Sep 10, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study highlights risk of high Salmonella exposure, more persistent serotypes
Feed conversion takes a bigger hit in birds with higher Salmonella exposure, while Salmonella Reading outlasts other serotypes through the grow-out period, suggests new work from the University of...
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USDA evaluating Salmonella-reduction steps along the poultry supply chain
Sep 08, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on USDA evaluating Salmonella-reduction steps along the poultry supply chain
Almost 25% of US foodborne illnesses continue to be linked to poultry products. To get an accurate measure of product contamination, USDA is evaluating the poultry supply chain.
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Monitoring hen movement in cage-free aviaries provides valuable feedback
Sep 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Monitoring hen movement in cage-free aviaries provides valuable feedback
Nearly 35% of laying hens in the US are now raised in cage-free environments, but while these environments offer more space and bigger colonies, the systems are more complex.
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Diagnostics, Flock welfare, Global TOP NEWS, Infectious Diseases, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, TOP NEWS
IBH gaining more attention in broiler flocks as incidence, mortalities rise
Sep 01, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IBH gaining more attention in broiler flocks as incidence, mortalities rise
Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) is not a new disease of poultry, but it’s quietly spreading to broiler flocks — initially with few clinical signs, followed by death in some flocks.
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PHT Perspectives captures highlights of timely poultry health discussions
Aug 25, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PHT Perspectives captures highlights of timely poultry health discussions
Poultry Health Today has introduced a new editorial feature called PHT Perspectives, which provides quick-read highlights of recent webinars and roundtables organized by the editors.
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Study shows modified-live vaccine can aid fight against Salmonella Infantis
Aug 24, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study shows modified-live vaccine can aid fight against Salmonella Infantis
New research shows that using a modified-live Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) vaccine helps protect broilers against Salmonella Infantis, the most commonly-isolated serotype in chicken parts and...
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Use ‘tools of discovery’ and all your senses to identify emerging poultry diseases
Aug 23, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Use ‘tools of discovery’ and all your senses to identify emerging poultry diseases
Emerging and re-emerging diseases can cause sudden, potentially catastrophic illness and death in commercial poultry flocks, said R.M. “Mick” Fulton, DVM, PhD, Michigan State University...
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Cooling chickens with sprinklers has multiple benefits
Aug 18, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments 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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New insights for managing coccidiosis in broilers
Aug 11, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New insights for managing coccidiosis in broilers
Despite industry advances, coccidiosis remains the leading intestinal health challenge in broilers. Poultry Health Today asked experts to share their latest insights and recommendations for managing...
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Genomic technology sheds light on Salmonella serotypes in breeder flocks
Aug 04, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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 serotypes circulating in breeder flocks.
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‘Reverse genetics’ may offer new IBV vaccine targets
Aug 04, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Reverse genetics’ may offer new IBV vaccine targets
Researchers at The Pirbright Institute in the UK report that a recent study provides evidence that mutations in the genetic code for non-structural proteins “offer a promising way” to make...
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Greater understanding needed before new coccidiosis vaccines come to fore
Aug 03, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Greater understanding needed before new coccidiosis vaccines come to fore
The use of recombinant vaccines can prove a valuable strategy against coccidiosis in poultry, but better understanding of host-parasite interactions and gut microbiology is needed.
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Overheating soybean meal hurts gut integrity, broiler growth
Aug 01, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Overheating soybean meal hurts gut integrity, broiler growth
Improper heat treatment of soybean meal affects the intestinal integrity of broiler chickens and flock performance, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia.
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Why ‘vaccinated’ chickens still get infected with IBV — and what to do about it
Jul 26, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Why ‘vaccinated’ chickens still get infected with IBV — and what to do about it
While many vaccines and vaccination programs effectively protect against the highly contagious infectious bronchitis virus in poultry, outbreaks of the disease still occur in vaccinated flocks.
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Light impacts behavior in cage-free aviaries
Jul 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Light impacts behavior in cage-free aviaries
Birds can move out of the reach of the workers’ hands in a multi-tier aviary system, so employees have to climb into the system to get to them. Researchers from Michigan State studied light...
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Live vaccines are key to Salmonella-control programs — here’s why
Jul 19, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Live vaccines are key to Salmonella-control programs — here’s why
Immune responses to Salmonella infection are complex, but vaccination has become a key component of multi-step control programs. A new review of evidence to date suggests that live vaccines have...
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Free booklet offers insights for addressing IBH in broilers
Jul 14, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Free booklet offers insights for addressing IBH in broilers
Poultry veterinarians throughout the US broiler industry are reporting a re-emergence of inclusion body hepatitis (IBH). The disease, caused by fowl adenovirus (FAdV), often strikes with little...
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Marek’s study could lead to new management strategies in poultry
Jul 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Marek’s study could lead to new management strategies in poultry
New research has given scientists a greater understanding of the Marek’s disease virus (MDV) that could lead to new strategies for managing the widespread, immunosuppressive disease in poultry.
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Survey shows US poultry industry’s evolving yet flexible approach to coccidiosis management
Jun 13, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Survey shows US poultry industry’s evolving yet flexible approach to coccidiosis management
After years of being an afterthought in many broiler-production schemes, coccidiosis vaccines have become the cornerstone for many control programs.
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Poultry industry can learn from COVID-19
Jun 09, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry industry can learn from COVID-19
Biosecurity is not sufficient to control avian coronaviruses like infectious bronchitis in commercial poultry, no matter how good it is, said Mark Jackwood, PhD, a molecular virologist and professor...
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Marek’s disease control takes careful attention to detail
Jun 07, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Marek’s disease control takes careful attention to detail
The evolution of Marek’s disease virus (MDV) has increased the pathogen’s virulence. Besides the tumors MDV is known for producing, the virus can lead to a multitude of other problems.
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Limiting E. coli transmission from hen to offspring
Jun 04, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Limiting E. coli transmission from hen to offspring
TOOLBOX: An interview with Henrik Christensen, PhD, DVSc, University of Copenhagen, on the effect of Poulvac E. coli on bird health, laying performance and hatching results.
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‘Competitive exclusion’ is potential benefit of live Salmonella vaccines in young birds
Jun 02, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘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 a [form of] competitive exclusion,” said Chuck Hofacre, president...
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Avian flu strain behind recent outbreaks related but not identical to 2014-15 strain
Jun 02, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian flu strain behind recent outbreaks related but not identical to 2014-15 strain
The US poultry industry is on high alert following reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in both wild birds and commercial flocks in poultry-dense regions of the US market.
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Poor IBV vaccine performance in broiler study underlines need for surveillance
May 12, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poor IBV vaccine performance in broiler study underlines need for surveillance
A whole-complex study of broiler breeders in Georgia found underwhelming infectious bronchitis vaccine performance – but with better surveillance and protocols, outcomes could be improved.
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Salmonella Enteritidis in feed can be a source for broiler flocks
May 11, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella Enteritidis in feed can be a source for broiler flocks
The Southern Poultry Research Group created a challenge model to show how S. Enteritidis, can spread among birds when feed is contaminated and to help evaluate products that can eliminate or reduce...
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California surveillance reveals genetic and seasonal changes in infectious bronchitis virus
May 01, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on California surveillance reveals genetic and seasonal changes in infectious bronchitis virus
Genotypes of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) found in California between 2012 and 2020 have seen a “major shift,” according to a study investigating patterns of IBV in the state.
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On-site PCR testing could aid smart antibiotic use in mycoplasmosis treatment
Apr 26, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on On-site PCR testing could aid smart antibiotic use in mycoplasmosis treatment
Making use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on chicken farms can help tackle the problem of antibiotic overuse against mycoplasmosis in countries where this treatment approach is prevalent.
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Turkey-farm study finds Salmonella Infantis prevalent
Apr 19, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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.
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UK researchers: Watch for emerging, more infectious strains of avian flu virus
Apr 18, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on UK researchers: Watch for emerging, more infectious strains of avian flu virus
According to research led by The Pirbright Institute, UK, infection with two strains of avian flu virus could lead to the emergence of a new strain with the potential to jump from birds to humans.
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With avian flu outbreaks, even the Easter bunny is hunting for eggs
Apr 07, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on With avian flu outbreaks, even the Easter bunny is hunting for eggs
The US egg supply is under pressure, first from the impact of Covid-19 and now due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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Interaction of modified-live and recombinant vaccines shows potential against viral diseases
Apr 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Interaction of modified-live and recombinant vaccines shows potential against viral diseases
Adding a modified-live vaccine (MLV) to recombinant vaccine programs against three important viral pathogens in poultry production can have a positive impact on outcomes, according to field work by...
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US poultry producers commit to limiting antibiotics despite production slip
Apr 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on US poultry producers commit to limiting antibiotics despite production slip
The number of birds in the US broiler industry raised without antibiotics slipped six points to 52% in 2020, according to the latest industry figures, exclusive to Poultry Health Today.
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Comparing necrotic enteritis litter models highlights performance impacts
Apr 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Comparing necrotic enteritis litter models highlights performance impacts
Reused litter from a previous NE challenge led to more severe subclinical performance impacts but fewer clinical signs of disease than in birds raised on fresh litter.
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Bioshuttle programs valuable tool for managing coccidiosis
Mar 24, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Bioshuttle programs valuable tool for managing coccidiosis
Bioshuttle programs are a valuable tool for managing coccidiosis, according to Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research.
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First seven days are crucial in ensuring layer chick quality
Mar 23, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on First seven days are crucial in ensuring layer chick quality
Chick quality is crucial in the laying-hen business, and for Ian Rubinoff, DVM, director of global technical services for Hy-Line International, the first 7 days “have an outsized importance.”
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Lockdown mode urged with avian flu outbreaks in Mississippi and Central Flyways
Mar 17, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lockdown mode urged with avian flu outbreaks in Mississippi and Central Flyways
A warning to tighten up biosecurity and reduce movement in and out of poultry houses was issued by Terry Conger, DVM, poultry health epidemiologist with USDA’s APHIS.
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Monitoring field strains key to successful vaccination against IBDV
Mar 10, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments 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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E. coli vaccination reduces bacteria populations, increases antibiotic susceptibility
Mar 02, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccination reduces bacteria populations, increases antibiotic susceptibility
A modified-live E. coli vaccine helps reduce E. coli counts in broiler chickens and turkeys and can significantly increase susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics, according to new field...
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Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis
Feb 16, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments 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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What lessons can poultry producers learn from extreme weather events?
Feb 16, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What lessons can poultry producers learn from extreme weather events?
Extreme weather can pose a serious challenge for poultry producers — and with weather conditions proving ever-more volatile in some of the US’s key poultry production regions, improved planning...
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Four-year study highlights value of vaccinating turkeys against E.coli
Feb 15, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Four-year study highlights value of vaccinating turkeys against E.coli
Vaccinating turkeys against colibacillosis with the modified-live E. coli vaccine has economic and animal welfare benefits, according to a retrospective, 4-year study conducted on 37 French turkey...
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‘Winging it’ on Super Bowl Sunday? Remember who made it possible
Feb 10, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Winging it’ on Super Bowl Sunday? Remember who made it possible
Planning to devour a few chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday? Remember to raise a glass to the poultry producers and veterinarians who raised those healthy birds.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Indiana commercial turkey flock
Feb 09, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Indiana commercial turkey flock
USDA's APHIS has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, IN, the first confirmed case in commercial poultry in the US since 2020.
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Cutting ionophore use could do more harm than good, veterinarians warn
Feb 03, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Cutting ionophore use could do more harm than good, veterinarians warn
SOUND SCIENCE: Removal or reduction of ionophores for the control of coccidiosis in poultry could lead to increased antibiotic use, higher production costs and negative impacts on climate-change...
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What does it take to be a successful poultry grower? Experts share their views
Jan 19, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What does it take to be a successful poultry grower? Experts share their views
Successful contract poultry farmers are hard workers, detail oriented and must literally serve as the gatekeepers of biosecurity, several experts and industry insiders say.
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Sharing data can help manage layer-farm disease and increase production
Jan 04, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sharing data can help manage layer-farm disease and increase production
Sharing and analyzing data at farm level and beyond can offer new insights that improve bird health and profitability on layer farms.
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Early infectious bronchitis virus infection causes more severe false layer syndrome
Dec 22, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early infectious bronchitis virus infection causes more severe false layer syndrome
Exposure to IBV has been linked with cases of false-layer syndrome, where large cysts in the oviduct prevent birds from laying eggs.
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Tackling a botulism outbreak in a breeder flock
Dec 16, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tackling a botulism outbreak in a breeder flock
Botulism might not be a common occurrence in poultry production, but when it infects a flock, mortalities can be high. That was the situation Sara Throne, DVM, senior director of veterinary services...
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Lowering Salmonella load at processing requires company-wide effort initiated from the top
Dec 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lowering Salmonella load at processing requires company-wide effort initiated from the top
Lowering the load of Salmonella going into the processing plant requires a company-wide effort initiated from the top, panelists advised at a roundtable on food safety.
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Essential adjustments that improve IB vaccine efficacy in broilers
Dec 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Essential adjustments that improve IB vaccine efficacy in broilers
A few essential adjustments in the way infectious bronchitis vaccines are handled and administered at the hatchery can improve vaccine efficacy.
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Ionophore status change would threaten bird health, sustainability, veterinarian warns
Dec 02, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ionophore status change would threaten bird health, sustainability, veterinarian warns
There is no need to recategorize ionophores, used as feed additives against coccidiosis, as veterinary medicines, says UK poultry veterinarian Daniel Parker — and doing so could have severe...
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Going with the flow: How to maximize the effectiveness of spray vaccination
Nov 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Going with the flow: How to maximize the effectiveness of spray vaccination
Attention to detail is vital when it comes to ensuring that spray vaccinations against respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis are as effective as they can possibly be, according to...
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Measuring temperature of birds’ faces could help identify heat stress in flocks
Nov 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Measuring temperature of birds’ faces could help identify heat stress in flocks
Use of thermal imaging cameras to measure facial temperatures may offer a non-invasive option for assessing heat stress in commercial broilers, according to research from the University of Arkansas.
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Targeted adjuvants may improve recombinant ILT vaccination immune response
Nov 02, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Targeted adjuvants may improve recombinant ILT vaccination immune response
Vaccination might be effective in controlling ILT in broilers, but recombinant vaccines might not always provide an adequate immune response, according to scientists at North Caroline State...
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Study questioning purity of avian reovirus samples has lab and field implications
Nov 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study questioning purity of avian reovirus samples has lab and field implications
Selecting pure avian reovirus (ARV) cultures is extremely important in pathogenicity and antigenicity studies, as well as in the creation of autogenous vaccines. But in reality, many samples don’t...
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Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans
Oct 28, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 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 no-antibiotics-ever production.
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Tips for uncovering toxicity in poultry flocks
Oct 12, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tips for uncovering toxicity in poultry flocks
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.
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IBDV linked to severe necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens
Oct 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IBDV linked to severe necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens
Broiler chickens exposed to infectious bursal disease virus are likely to develop more severe cases of the bacterial disease, necrotic enteritis, researchers in Canada have found.
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Early IBV infections in layers can increase cysts associated with false layer syndrome
Oct 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early IBV infections in layers can increase cysts associated with false layer syndrome
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.
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Direct-fed microbials can impact Salmonella vaccine efficacy
Sep 22, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Direct-fed microbials can impact Salmonella vaccine efficacy
Some direct-fed microbial additives with live cultures have been found to impact the efficacy of modified-live vaccines.
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Feed additive appears to benefit gut integrity in broilers with coccidiosis
Sep 16, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Feed additive appears to benefit gut integrity in broilers with coccidiosis
The feed additive sodium bisulfate administered to broilers during a coccidial challenge appeared to benefit gut integrity.
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Hatchery tips for successful transition to NAE production
Sep 16, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Hatchery tips for successful transition to NAE production
Preventing birds from getting sick is perhaps the biggest challenge encountered when transitioning from conventional to “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production.
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Periodic IBV PCR testing is key to ensuring vaccination efficacy
Sep 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Periodic IBV PCR testing is key to ensuring vaccination efficacy
Complexes should regularly evaluate the infectious bronchitis viruses (IBV) prevalent on their farms to help determine which vaccines can provide the best protection possible.
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Molecular test helps identify pathogenicity in new strains of infectious bursal disease virus
Sep 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Molecular test helps identify pathogenicity in new strains of infectious bursal disease virus
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...
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Reaction of poultry company customers to FSIS performance standards varied
Aug 26, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reaction of poultry company customers to FSIS performance standards varied
Publication of USDA performance standards prompted some poultry company customers to refuse product from processing plants in Category 3, according to participants at a food safety roundtable.
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False layer syndrome in Canada due to DMV/1639
Aug 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on False layer syndrome in Canada due to DMV/1639
False layer syndrome due to the Delmarva 1639 (DMV/1639) variant of the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is leading to huge economic losses in the Canadian egg industry.
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Salmonella control in hatchery, second processing require special attention
Aug 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella control in hatchery, second processing require special attention
Interventions for Salmonella control throughout the production process are essential, but special attention at the hatchery and during second processing at the plant are critical to success,...
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Three keys to successful IBV control
Aug 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three keys to successful IBV control
Highly contagious and constantly evolving, infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is notoriously difficult to control.
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5 ways research aims to tackle poultry-sector challenges
Aug 04, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 5 ways research aims to tackle poultry-sector challenges
Novel, science-based technologies will allow the poultry industry to get ahead of issues coming towards it.
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Two years of IBV sampling underlines importance of surveillance work
Aug 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Two years of IBV sampling underlines importance of surveillance work
Large-scale collection of samples from producers across the southern US is helping shed new light on infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in chicken flocks — including uncovering a new serotype of the...
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Study: Larger particles in starter feed lead to better performance
Jul 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study: Larger particles in starter feed lead to better performance
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.
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Seasonal management in hatchery critical to improving chick viability
Jul 07, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Seasonal management in hatchery critical to improving chick viability
Optimizing hatchery conditions throughout the year is crucial to limiting chick mortality and maintaining long-term bird viability, according to a poultry health expert.
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Better management, biosecurity could mean lower Salmonella levels in NAE farms
Jul 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Better management, biosecurity could mean lower Salmonella levels in NAE farms
New research has suggested that Salmonella levels in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) poultry systems could be lower than those on conventional broiler farms.
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Litter problems persist
Jul 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Litter management can help control Salmonella Heidelberg
Jun 28, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Litter management can help control Salmonella Heidelberg
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.
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Lessons from the Midwest’s 2015 avian flu outbreak
Jun 24, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lessons from the Midwest’s 2015 avian flu outbreak
The 2015 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota was the worst the US has ever seen. What has the poultry industry learned from this and other outbreaks?
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Right skills critical to managing increases in Salmonella, coccidiosis associated with cage-free egg production
Jun 23, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Right skills critical to managing increases in Salmonella, coccidiosis associated with cage-free egg production
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.
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Diagnostics key to effective mycoplasma control
Jun 20, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Diagnostics key to effective mycoplasma control
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.
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Population diagnostics challenging for poultry veterinarians
Jun 14, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 5 steps to preventing heat stress in layers
By John Brown, DVM, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian Zoetis
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Poultry companies using variety of interventions to improve food safety
Jun 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry companies using variety of interventions to improve food safety
Poultry companies are using a variety of interventions to curb Salmonella and improve food safety, even though it’s not always easy to justify the cost of each, panelists said at a food-safety...
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Temperature and air flow critical to broiler performance year-round
Jun 07, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Management of birds and environment reduce industry’s carbon footprint
Jun 02, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Management of birds and environment reduce industry’s carbon footprint
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.
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Tackling stress key to protecting birds from coryza resurgence, says expert
Jun 02, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tackling stress key to protecting birds from coryza resurgence, says expert
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.
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Good management and biosecurity vital to overcoming disease challenges in NAE systems
Jun 02, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Good management and biosecurity vital to overcoming disease challenges in NAE systems
Getting back to basics with bird and house management is key to overcoming coccidiosis and other health issues affecting producers using NAE systems.
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Infectious bronchitis DMV 1639: More questions than answers
Jun 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Utilizing on-farm testing key to helping processors understand S. Infantis loads
May 25, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Utilizing on-farm testing key to helping processors understand S. Infantis loads
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.
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E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
May 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost their bottom lines.
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Calcium toxicity cases underscore value of networking for knowledge
May 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments 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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False layer syndrome linked to early infectious bronchitis exposure
May 14, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on False layer syndrome linked to early infectious bronchitis exposure
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...
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Cross-protection vaccine protocols key to limiting DMV/1639 spread in US flocks
May 04, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Cross-protection vaccine protocols key to limiting DMV/1639 spread in US flocks
Combining serotype vaccines might be a popular approach to protecting flocks against evolving strains of infectious bronchitis virus, such as DMV/1639, but not all combinations work equally well.
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Testing mixed control approaches important in controlling Salmonella in broilers
Apr 26, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Testing mixed control approaches important in controlling Salmonella in broilers
Commercial broiler farms often employ a multi-faceted approach in tackling Salmonella, but testing different combinations of control options together on a small scale before they are rolled out...
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Pathways to protection: How one vaccine decision can affect options for managing other diseases in broilers
Apr 22, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pathways to protection: How one vaccine decision can affect options for managing other diseases in broilers
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.
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Hatchery details key to maximizing chick performance, expert says
Apr 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Hatchery details key to maximizing chick performance, expert says
A back-to-basics approach toward managing, handling and storing eggs can help maximize the quality and hatchability of chicks being produced for broiler flocks, according to an industry expert.
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Incubation key to preventing leg problems in turkey poults
Mar 31, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Incubation key to preventing leg problems in turkey poults
Managing heat and humidity in hatcheries is key to reducing costly leg problems in turkey poults.
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Good gut health starts before hatch, expert says
Mar 12, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Good gut health starts before hatch, expert says
To establish good gut health, measures to promote a healthy microbiome can’t begin soon enough, an expert reports.
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Histopathology helping poultry plants use science to defend carcasses, minimize condemnations
Feb 24, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Histopathology helping poultry plants use science to defend carcasses, minimize condemnations
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...
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Serotype, presentation of IBH differ in large and small birds
Dec 18, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Serotype, presentation of IBH differ in large and small birds
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.
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Coccidiosis in conventional flocks presenting a significant challenge
Dec 07, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis in conventional flocks presenting a significant challenge
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.
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S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life
Nov 19, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life
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.
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NCSU: Enterococcus co-infection makes colibacillosis deadlier in poultry
Nov 12, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on NCSU: Enterococcus co-infection makes colibacillosis deadlier in poultry
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, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Consider predominance of AL-2 variants when planning IBDV vaccination program
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.
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Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND provides advantages of a recombinant plus 19-day onset of immunity
Nov 02, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND provides advantages of a recombinant plus 19-day onset of immunity
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, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Glutamine supplement shows promise in reducing necrotic enteritis
Supplementing poultry diets with glutamine could help reduce the severity of necrotic enteritis (NE), according to researchers.
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Studies in 32 million birds show returns on vaccinating broilers for E. coli
Oct 22, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Studies in 32 million birds show returns on vaccinating broilers for E. coli
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.
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Sleuthing to pinpoint source of commercial flock pathogens
Sep 17, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Free booklet recaps highlights of infectious bronchitis roundtable
Sep 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Free booklet recaps highlights of infectious bronchitis roundtable
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...
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Veterinarian: Rethink layer health programs with move to cage-free
Sep 02, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Veterinarian: Rethink layer health programs with move to cage-free
The poultry industry’s gradual switch to cage-free egg production has underscored the need to rethink disease-control programs.
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Managing the health challenges of moving to free-range egg production
Aug 31, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Managing the health challenges of moving to free-range egg production
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.
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Training and management critical for cage-free egg production
Aug 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Training and management critical for cage-free egg production
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.
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Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says
Aug 20, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says
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.
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New avian leukosis rule expected to reduce waste, improve efficiency for processing plants and FSIS
Aug 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New avian leukosis rule expected to reduce waste, improve efficiency for processing plants and FSIS
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...
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NAE production uncovers water quality challenges
Aug 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments 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, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Tailoring control measures key to managing Salmonella
Aug 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tailoring control measures key to managing Salmonella
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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ND is stable in US but poultry industry should be on lookout for evolving strains
Jul 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ND is stable in US but poultry industry should be on lookout for evolving strains
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.
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Surveillance of circulating IBV types essential for disease control
Jul 06, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Surveillance of circulating IBV types essential for disease control
Surveillance aimed at pinpointing the type of infectious bronchitis virus that’s circulating in poultry flocks is essential to control of the disease.
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Study: Live S. Typhimurium vaccine reduces S. Infantis colonization
Jun 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study: Live S. Typhimurium vaccine reduces S. Infantis colonization
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.
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Mountaire Farms is first company to carry the One Health Certified label
Jun 04, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mountaire Farms is first company to carry the One Health Certified label
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.
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Moving animal health to the back burner — if only for a moment
May 21, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments 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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CDC report urges more vaccination against Salmonella
May 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on CDC report urges more vaccination against Salmonella
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.
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Prepare now for summer heat, humidity
May 05, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Nearly 60% of US broilers now raised without antibiotics, but that number may have peaked
May 04, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Nearly 60% of US broilers now raised without antibiotics, but that number may have peaked
Nearly six in 10 US broilers were raised without antibiotics of any type in 2019 — but that number may have peaked.
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Poultry experts cite frustration with infectious bronchitis variants
Apr 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry experts cite frustration with infectious bronchitis variants
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...
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Caution: Simple errors can derail IBV vaccine effectiveness
Apr 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Caution: Simple errors can derail IBV vaccine effectiveness
Common pitfalls that can occur while vaccinating broilers against infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) could derail vaccine effectiveness, panelists cautioned during an industry roundtable.
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German researchers: Poultry, pigs not susceptible to COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on German researchers: Poultry, pigs not susceptible to COVID-19
Scientists in Germany have confirmed that pigs and chickens are not susceptible to COVID-19.
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DMV/1639 now the focus of many IBV control programs in US flocks
Apr 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on DMV/1639 now the focus of many IBV control programs in US flocks
Variants of infectious bronchitis virus affecting broiler flocks differ regionally, but the strain causing the most concern lately appears to be Delmarva/1639.
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Highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza confirmed in US commercial turkey flock
Apr 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza confirmed in US commercial turkey flock
A commercial turkey flock in South Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI).
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Foster Farms: Community approach key to managing coryza spread in poultry
Apr 09, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Foster Farms: Community approach key to managing coryza spread in poultry
Tackling endemic poultry diseases as a community rather than as individual producers can play an important role in controlling and limiting their spread.
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Controlling infectious bronchitis in broilers starts with breeder vaccination
Apr 03, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Controlling infectious bronchitis in broilers starts with breeder vaccination
Protocols vary widely, but vaccinating broiler breeders against infectious bronchitis virus remains an important strategy for protecting broiler progeny against the virus.
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Good flock management key to managing Mycoplasma synoviae resurgence
Apr 02, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Good flock management key to managing Mycoplasma synoviae resurgence
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)...
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Measuring effectiveness of on-farm interventions key to Salmonella control
Mar 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Measuring effectiveness of on-farm interventions key to Salmonella control
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...
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Prestage Farms veterinarian: Processing chain communication critical to identify health issues early, reduce turkey condemnations
Mar 11, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Prestage Farms veterinarian: Processing chain communication critical to identify health issues early, reduce turkey condemnations
Developing good relationships across the processing chain can be critical in helping to identify and overcome issues on farm and in the processing plant.
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Sanderson vet: Keeping up with variant reovirus strains remains challenging
Mar 06, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanderson vet: Keeping up with variant reovirus strains remains challenging
Poor uniformity, lameness and reduced water consumption are tip-offs that broilers may be infected with variant reovirus.
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Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Mar 05, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing their potential spread.
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Decisions, decisions: Which gut health strategies should be used when?
Feb 17, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Decisions, decisions: Which gut health strategies should be used when?
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...
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Failure of maternal antibodies to protect against E. coli infection highlights need for early protection
Feb 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Failure of maternal antibodies to protect against E. coli infection highlights need for early protection
New studies in broiler chicks show that maternal antibodies to Escherichia coli do not prevent infection.
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JAVMA report: Newcastle reemerges, spreads in California
Jan 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on JAVMA report: Newcastle reemerges, spreads in California
Virulent Newcastle disease resurged in Southern California as people broke quarantines by moving birds and farming equipment, according to a report by JAVMA.
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Day 4 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Day 4 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
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...
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Day 3 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 29, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Day 3 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
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...
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Day 2 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 28, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Day 2 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
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...
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More than 35 poultry-health experts at IPPE to be interviewed on camera by Poultry Health Today
Jan 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on More than 35 poultry-health experts at IPPE to be interviewed on camera by Poultry Health Today
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.
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Day 1 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
Jan 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Day 1 SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPPE
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...
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‘Causal’ pie chart can help manage necrotic enteritis
Dec 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Causal’ pie chart can help manage necrotic enteritis
Use of a simple “causal” pie chart is proving to be a helpful tool for controlling necrotic enteritis (NE).
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What more can live production do to reduce Salmonella in poultry?
Dec 26, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What more can live production do to reduce Salmonella in poultry?
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...
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One Health Certified label seeks balanced approach to poultry production, marketing
Dec 23, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on One Health Certified label seeks balanced approach to poultry production, marketing
A new label under development for meat and poultry products will represent production that seeks a balanced approach to poultry production and marketing.
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Poultry Health Today launches Zoetis News Center
Dec 18, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today launches Zoetis News Center
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...
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E. coli vaccination yields bottom-line benefits on South African broiler farms
Dec 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccination yields bottom-line benefits on South African broiler farms
New research from South Africa shows that vaccinating broilers against Escherichia coli is good not just for birds, but also for bottom lines.
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Industry needs more poultry scientists to tackle disease challenges
Dec 03, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Industry needs more poultry scientists to tackle disease challenges
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.
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Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks
Nov 14, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella’s sex life key to mitigating food safety risks
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.
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Virulent ND outbreaks underscore need to rethink vaccination program
Nov 01, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers tied to breeders
Oct 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers tied to breeders
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...
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Biosecurity, Food Safety, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOPICS, Videos
Perdue veterinarian seeks answers to inconsistent foodborne pathogen load
Oct 28, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Perdue veterinarian seeks answers to inconsistent foodborne pathogen load
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...
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Moisture monitoring critical to improving bird health and welfare
Oct 23, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Moisture monitoring critical to improving bird health and welfare
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.
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Antibiotic-free, Flock welfare, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOPICS, Videos
Coccidiosis control: Keys to success with a bioshuttle program
Oct 20, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis control: Keys to success with a bioshuttle program
Resistance is unlikely to be a problem in coccidiosis bioshuttle programs, Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, told Poultry Health Today.
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Necrotic enteritis control requires multi-pronged approach in RWA systems
Oct 17, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Necrotic enteritis control requires multi-pronged approach in RWA systems
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),...
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Avian pathogenic E. coli: Difficult to prevent and control
Oct 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian pathogenic E. coli: Difficult to prevent and control
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, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sentinel broilers, PCR testing help isolate, identify evolving IBV populations in Arkansas
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...
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Reductions in medically important antimicrobials reflect industry stewardship
Oct 02, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reductions in medically important antimicrobials reflect industry stewardship
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...
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Antibiotic-free, Flock welfare, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Videos
Helping contract growers’ transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production
Sep 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Helping contract growers’ transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production
Successful transition from conventional to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler production requires awareness of all the changes needed and lots of advance planning.
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Flock welfare, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Sustainability, TOPICS, Videos
Better air circulation, moderately lower humidity improve paw quality
Sep 23, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Better air circulation, moderately lower humidity improve paw quality
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.
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US poultry industry shifting focus to Campylobacter, Salmonella Infantis
Sep 19, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on US poultry industry shifting focus to Campylobacter, Salmonella Infantis
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,...
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Sprinkler systems benefit animal welfare, reduce water use
Sep 12, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sprinkler systems benefit animal welfare, reduce water use
Sprinkler systems used in conjunction with cool cells during hot summer weather can not only benefit animal welfare, they can dramatically reduce water use.
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Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs
Sep 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs
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.
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Vaccinated birds shown to have lower incidence of Salmonella at processing
Sep 04, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccinated birds shown to have lower incidence of Salmonella at processing
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.
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Coccidiosis vaccination impedes nutrient digestibility
Aug 30, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis vaccination impedes nutrient digestibility
Poultry veterinarians and production managers are all too familiar with coccidiosis and its impact on gut health, nutrient absorption, feed conversion and growth rate.
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What makes a chick tick: Help non-farm audiences understand poultry’s needs
Aug 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What makes a chick tick: Help non-farm audiences understand poultry’s needs
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...
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Poultry litter management key to MS control
Aug 28, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry litter management key to MS control
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...
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Preharvest reduction of Salmonella, Campylobacter key to better control efforts
Aug 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Preventive measures are only option for combatting key parasites in turkeys
Aug 19, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Preventive measures are only option for combatting key parasites in turkeys
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...
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Zinc can help combat infectious bronchitis in poultry
Aug 14, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Zinc can help combat infectious bronchitis in poultry
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...
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Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks
Aug 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Report: US poultry producers slash use of medically important antimicrobials while shifting focus to disease prevention
Aug 08, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Report: US poultry producers slash use of medically important antimicrobials while shifting focus to disease prevention
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,...
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Antibiotic-free, Global TOP NEWS, Hatchery, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, TOP NEWS, Videos
Ensuring chick quality in NAE production
Jul 30, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ensuring chick quality in NAE production
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.
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Studies in chickens could lead to blackhead control in turkeys
Jul 26, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Studies in chickens could lead to blackhead control in turkeys
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.
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Live-production management practices that help contain Salmonella
Jul 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Live-production management practices that help contain Salmonella
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.
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Focal duodenal necrosis in table-egg layers easily overlooked
Jul 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Focal duodenal necrosis in table-egg layers easily overlooked
Focal duodenal necrosis in table-egg layers can be an easily overlooked cause of drops in egg production and egg-case weight loss.
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When vaccinating broilers against Salmonella may be worthwhile
Jul 09, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on When vaccinating broilers against Salmonella may be worthwhile
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.
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Trial shows glutamine aids gut health in broilers raised without antibiotics
Jul 05, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Trial shows glutamine aids gut health in broilers raised without antibiotics
With the increase in no-antibiotic-ever production, glutamine may serve as a helpful nutrient asset, particularly when birds are under stress.
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World poultry industry still struggling with necrotic enteritis
Jun 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on World poultry industry still struggling with necrotic enteritis
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.
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Zoetis Fast Tracking Relaunch of Avian Coryza Vaccine to Aid U.S. Disease Outbreaks
Jun 24, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Zoetis Fast Tracking Relaunch of Avian Coryza Vaccine to Aid U.S. Disease Outbreaks
Zoetis has reintroduced the vaccine Poulvac® Coryza ABC IC3 to help U.S. poultry producers combat outbreaks of avian coryza, an acute respiratory infection.
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Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
Jun 17, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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On the road again? Don’t forget Poultry Health Today podcasts
Jun 14, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on On the road again? Don’t forget Poultry Health Today podcasts
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...
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Integrated plan with live production needed to meet new Salmonella standards
Jun 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Integrated plan with live production needed to meet new Salmonella standards
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.
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Pilgrim’s veterinarian shares experiences with NAE production
Jun 07, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pilgrim’s veterinarian shares experiences with NAE production
Preparation, meticulous attention to sanitation and improved communication with hatchery staff and growers are critical for NAE production.
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Four areas of hatchery management to help achieve better biosecurity
May 23, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Four areas of hatchery management to help achieve better biosecurity
Diligent attention to four areas of hatchery management — egg-pack quality, incubation, sanitation and in ovo vaccination — can go a long way.
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A few tools to improve brooding, not antibiotic alternatives, are key to NE prevention
May 20, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Poultry producers facing higher hurdles with USDA food-safety standards
May 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry producers facing higher hurdles with USDA food-safety standards
Poultry producers can expect to jump higher hurdles as USDA continues to raise the bar for food safety.
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Moving up: Vaccinating broilers may help poultry companies improve Salmonella ratings
May 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Moving up: Vaccinating broilers may help poultry companies improve Salmonella ratings
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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Biosecurity, Global TOP NEWS, Infectious Diseases, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Respiratory, TOP NEWS, Videos
Virulent ND in California sending wake-up call to US poultry industry
May 08, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Virulent ND in California sending wake-up call to US poultry industry
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.
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More than half of US broilers raised without antibiotics in 2018
May 06, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on More than half of US broilers raised without antibiotics in 2018
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.
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Bioshuttle program helps control E. tenella outbreaks in pullets
May 02, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Bioshuttle program helps control E. tenella outbreaks in pullets
Administration of an in-feed anticoccidial after coccidiosis vaccination has helped alleviate outbreaks of Eimeria tenella in broiler breeder replacement stock.
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Aggressive vaccination of broiler breeders needed to keep reovirus in check
Apr 18, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Aggressive vaccination of broiler breeders needed to keep reovirus in check
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...
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Life without antibiotics: Field lessons learned the hard way
Apr 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Life without antibiotics: Field lessons learned the hard way
Producers need to think long and hard before jumping into “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) poultry production.
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Dirty chick boxes can be source of Salmonella at hatcheries
Apr 12, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Dirty chick boxes can be source of Salmonella at hatcheries
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.
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AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
Apr 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
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.
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Advanced diagnostic tests helping identify IBV in Europe
Apr 09, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Advanced diagnostic tests helping identify IBV in Europe
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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Diagnostics, Flock welfare, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Respiratory, TOPICS, Videos
Genomic sequencing could aid ILT control efforts in poultry
Apr 09, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Genomic sequencing could aid ILT control efforts in poultry
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,...
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Navigating the maze of alternative products for necrotic enteritis control
Apr 08, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Navigating the maze of alternative products for necrotic enteritis control
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.
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Urban chicken movement requires legislators to learn chicken basics
Apr 04, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Urban chicken movement requires legislators to learn chicken basics
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.
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Effective biosecurity requires addressing the culture of a company
Mar 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Effective biosecurity requires addressing the culture of a company
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.
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Novel technologies needed to combat IB in chickens
Mar 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Novel technologies needed to combat IB in chickens
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.
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Gizzard changes seen in NAE flocks but diagnosis is murky
Mar 21, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Gizzard changes seen in NAE flocks but diagnosis is murky
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...
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Biosecurity expert sees more room for improvement on poultry farms
Mar 19, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Biosecurity expert sees more room for improvement on poultry farms
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.
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USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
Mar 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Sanderson vet shares thoughts on managing elusive reovirus, other gut diseases
Mar 11, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanderson vet shares thoughts on managing elusive reovirus, other gut diseases
Autogenous vaccines used in a reovirus vaccination program need to be updated relatively often to keep up with changes in the pathogen
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Poultry experts identify weak links in live production that can compromise Salmonella control
Mar 05, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry experts identify weak links in live production that can compromise Salmonella control
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.
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Global TOPICS, Infectious Diseases, Interviews, News, PHT GLOBAL, PHT US, Podcast, Respiratory, TOPICS, Videos
Mycoplasma synoviae demanding more attention as poultry industry grasps its full impact
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mycoplasma synoviae demanding more attention as poultry industry grasps its full impact
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...
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Lameness in poultry can start in the hatchery
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lameness in poultry can start in the hatchery
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.
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Early exposure to Clostridium protects birds from necrotic enteritis
Feb 21, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early exposure to Clostridium protects birds from necrotic enteritis
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.
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Management key to preventing green muscle disease in broilers
Feb 18, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Lightening the load: Teamwork between live production, processing key to reducing foodborne pathogens in poultry
Feb 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lightening the load: Teamwork between live production, processing key to reducing foodborne pathogens in poultry
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...
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Poultry Health Today marks 5th year with more than two dozen video interviews, session coverage at IPPE
Feb 12, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today marks 5th year with more than two dozen video interviews, session coverage at IPPE
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...
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SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPSF
Feb 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on SPECIAL REPORT: News reports and interviews from IPSF
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....
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Necrotic enteritis control helps reduce Salmonella colonization
Feb 07, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Necrotic enteritis control helps reduce Salmonella colonization
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...
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New standards for foodborne pathogens expanding control programs to live production
Feb 06, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New standards for foodborne pathogens expanding control programs to live production
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.
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Infectious bronchitis control: Understanding why it’s so difficult
Feb 05, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Sanitation key to successful NAE production
Feb 04, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanitation key to successful NAE production
The key to successful “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) broiler production is cleanliness throughout every step of production, including a pristine hatchery.
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Football-crazed Americans to eat more than 1.3 billion wings for Super Bowl
Jan 31, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Football-crazed Americans to eat more than 1.3 billion wings for Super Bowl
The National Chicken Council projects that football-crazed (and undoubtedly thirsty) Americans will scarf down 1.38 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Discrepancies emerge between animal welfare and consumer perceptions
Jan 30, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Discrepancies emerge between animal welfare and consumer perceptions
Poultry “raised without antibiotics” now account for more than 50% of the broilers in US production, but those reductions in antibiotics usage have consequences.
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Refined carbs show promise as ‘sentinel’ for Salmonella control
Jan 23, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Refined carbs show promise as ‘sentinel’ for Salmonella control
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.
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To manage IBDV, ‘let the bird tell you what to do’
Jan 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on To manage IBDV, ‘let the bird tell you what to do’
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.
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E. coli vaccination helps contain losses in broilers with IB infection
Jan 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccination helps contain losses in broilers with IB infection
Field experience with infectious bronchitis in broilers during a harsh winter demonstrated that vaccination for secondary Escherichia coli infection helped stem losses
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Commercial poultry vets can help backyard growers, and themselves, by sharing tips on biosecurity
Jan 14, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Commercial poultry vets can help backyard growers, and themselves, by sharing tips on biosecurity
Improved communication between poultry company veterinarians and backyard chicken growers could help improve biosecurity and reduce disease spread for all flocks.
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Coccidiosis control, litter management key to NE prevention in broilers raised without antibiotics
Jan 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis control, litter management key to NE prevention in broilers raised without antibiotics
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.
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Heat-stress study shows need to increase ventilation with stocking density
Jan 09, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Heat-stress study shows need to increase ventilation with stocking density
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...
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Chicks may hold clues to lameness in older birds
Jan 07, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Chicks may hold clues to lameness in older birds
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.
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It takes two: Coccidiosis vaccines effective against E. tenella after adequate cycling
Dec 26, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on It takes two: Coccidiosis vaccines effective against E. tenella after adequate cycling
Coccidiosis vaccination was effective in broilers challenged with Eimeria tenella but only after vaccinal oocysts cycled twice, Laura Tensa, DVM, told Poultry Health Today.
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Hurricane Florence and the poultry industry: Coping with the aftermath
Dec 13, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Can water treatments help reduce Salmonella levels before processing?
Dec 06, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Can water treatments help reduce Salmonella levels before processing?
Feed withdrawal before moving broilers to the processing plant appears to increase their susceptibility to Salmonella, indicates research from the University of Georgia.
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Is genetics the key for lasting IBV immunity?
Dec 03, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Is genetics the key for lasting IBV immunity?
Manipulating the immune response may be one way infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is controlled in the future, predict researchers studying genetic lines of poultry.
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Fresh approach to coccidiosis needed to tackle increase in broiler gut damage
Nov 28, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fresh approach to coccidiosis needed to tackle increase in broiler gut damage
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.
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IBV vaccination protects broilers despite ammonia exposure
Nov 19, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IBV vaccination protects broilers despite ammonia exposure
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.
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Heat stress may impair immune system in broilers
Nov 08, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Heat stress may impair immune system in broilers
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.
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Consistency, follow-up key to controlling IBV
Nov 05, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Consistency, follow-up key to controlling IBV
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, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Biosecurity, disinfection, downtime keys to better ILT control
Strict biosecurity is the best defense against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in broiler flocks, advises Maricarmen García, PhD, a professor at the University of Georgia.
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Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
Oct 22, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
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.
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Vaccination protects broilers from IBV despite exposure to moderate ammonia levels
Oct 21, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccination protects broilers from IBV despite exposure to moderate ammonia levels
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.
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AAAP issues call for papers for 2019 conference
Oct 18, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on AAAP issues call for papers for 2019 conference
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.
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Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Oct 07, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM, Zoetis
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Study shows how unchanged boots disrupt biosecurity
Sep 26, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study shows how unchanged boots disrupt biosecurity
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.
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Modified-live vaccination reduced salmonellosis in Brazilian study
Sep 20, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Modified-live vaccination reduced salmonellosis in Brazilian study
New research confirms that modified-live vaccines (MLVs) can effectively reduce salmonellosis in broilers — a leading cause of food poisoning in humans.
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Controlling coccidiosis helps prevent histomoniasis in broiler pullets
Sep 04, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Controlling coccidiosis helps prevent histomoniasis in broiler pullets
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...
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Blackhead disease causes reduced egg production in layer hens
Aug 03, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Blackhead disease causes reduced egg production in layer hens
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...
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Specialists share tips for optimizing immunity in ‘no antibiotics ever’ and ‘reduced use’ broiler flocks
Jul 14, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Specialists share tips for optimizing immunity in ‘no antibiotics ever’ and ‘reduced use’ broiler flocks
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...
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Special Report: Nixing necrotic enteritis in broilers
Jul 09, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Special Report: Nixing necrotic enteritis in broilers
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...
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Vaccination followed with feed medication gives pullets added protection against coccidiosis
Jul 02, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccination followed with feed medication gives pullets added protection against coccidiosis
Inadequate coccidiosis protection in pullets can lead to health issues ranging from uneven weight gain to mortality.
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More amino acids, feed aid broiler chicks vaccinated for coccidiosis
Jun 19, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on More amino acids, feed aid broiler chicks vaccinated for coccidiosis
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.
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PROHEALTH to Present Sustainable Solutions for Broiler Health at VIV Europe 2018
Jun 18, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PROHEALTH to Present Sustainable Solutions for Broiler Health at VIV Europe 2018
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.
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Loose stools linked to blackhead disease transmission in turkeys
May 17, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Loose stools linked to blackhead disease transmission in turkeys
Enteric inflammation and loose stools can affect the rate that turkeys contract blackhead disease.
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Tyson vet: Act quickly on unexplained poultry mortality
May 01, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tyson vet: Act quickly on unexplained poultry mortality
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.
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Rennier: NAE programs represented 40% of US broiler feeds in 2017
Apr 30, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Rennier: NAE programs represented 40% of US broiler feeds in 2017
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.
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USDA, industry groups take issue with WHO’s statement on poultry antibiotics
Apr 13, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on USDA, industry groups take issue with WHO’s statement on poultry antibiotics
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...
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Lack of medications, veterinarians hamper turkey industry
Apr 10, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lack of medications, veterinarians hamper turkey industry
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...
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Layer-hen stocking density affects Salmonella shedding
Mar 15, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Layer-hen stocking density affects Salmonella shedding
Lower stocking density for laying hens was associated with less fecal shedding of Salmonella Heidelberg in a USDA study.
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Can improper vaccination make IBV worse?
Feb 23, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Can improper vaccination make IBV worse?
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.
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E. coli vaccination reduces antibiotic use in broilers
Feb 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccination reduces antibiotic use in broilers
New studies showed that vaccination against Escherichia coli significantly reduced antibiotic use on commercial broiler farms, particularly in birds at high risk of infection.
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Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with leading poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 29, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with leading poultry experts at IPPE
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...
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Planning anticoccidial rotation strategies: Consider the consequences
Jan 25, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Deadly duo: Study shows link between E. maxima, Clostridium
Dec 12, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Deadly duo: Study shows link between E. maxima, Clostridium
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...
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Avian influenza viruses can persist in footbaths and manure
Dec 08, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian influenza viruses can persist in footbaths and manure
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.
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Is incentivized vaccination the answer to poultry’s public-health woes?
Dec 07, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Is incentivized vaccination the answer to poultry’s public-health woes?
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.
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Check farm biosecurity now ahead of potential avian flu return, disease expert says
Dec 07, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Check farm biosecurity now ahead of potential avian flu return, disease expert says
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.
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44 million ‘respectable’ birds on the menu this Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 44 million ‘respectable’ birds on the menu this Thanksgiving
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...
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Salmonella on carcass skin can contaminate ground turkey
Nov 06, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella on carcass skin can contaminate ground turkey
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...
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New Marek’s test helps ensure successful vaccination, biosecurity
Oct 23, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New Marek’s test helps ensure successful vaccination, biosecurity
A new test is helping producers in Europe better protect their flocks against Marek’s disease (MD).
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E. maxima linked to mortality in broilers vaccinated for coccidiosis
Oct 17, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. maxima linked to mortality in broilers vaccinated for coccidiosis
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...
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Understanding the clinical picture key to effective IB control
Oct 13, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Understanding the clinical picture key to effective IB control
Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a highly contagious coronavirus found in chickens worldwide that costs the US poultry industry millions of dollars annually.
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Three-pronged E. coli strategy to help cut losses, improve profitability
Oct 11, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three-pronged E. coli strategy to help cut losses, improve profitability
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...
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New flock-management trends call for new E. coli-management strategies, vets say
Oct 10, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New flock-management trends call for new E. coli-management strategies, vets say
Two poultry veterinarians say that prevention of Escherichia coli infection is key as management trends toward free-range housing and reduced antibiotic use.
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Hofacre: There’s always room for improvement with Salmonella
Sep 21, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Hofacre: There’s always room for improvement with Salmonella
Most US poultry companies are doing an “outstanding job” controlling Salmonella, but there's always room for improvement.
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Livestock farming standards to get boost under antimicrobial-resistance plan
Sep 17, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Livestock farming standards to get boost under antimicrobial-resistance plan
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.
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Superbug warning over India’s poultry antibiotics use
Sep 05, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Superbug warning over India’s poultry antibiotics use
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.
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UK makes significant cuts in poultry antibiotic use
Sep 05, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on UK makes significant cuts in poultry antibiotic use
The UK poultry sector has reduced its antibiotic use by more than 70% over four years, according to latest industry figures.
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Coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis challenge cage-free layer systems
Aug 30, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis challenge cage-free layer systems
Cage-free housing for egg layers allows birds to exhibit more natural behaviors, but it also carries an increased risk for morbidity and mortality...
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Compartmentalization key to global avian flu control
Aug 30, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Compartmentalization key to global avian flu control
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.
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Reducing food-borne bacterial infections must be team effort
Jul 25, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reducing food-borne bacterial infections must be team effort
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:...
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Poultry veterinarian named to AVMA Future Leaders program
Jul 23, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry veterinarian named to AVMA Future Leaders program
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...
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Breeder E. coli vaccination boosts broiler health
Jul 06, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Breeder E. coli vaccination boosts broiler health
Vaccination of broiler breeders against Escherichia coli helps improve the health of their progeny, reports a veterinarian in South Africa.
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Lapses in biosecurity: Veterinarian urges poultry companies to avoid these mistakes
Jun 19, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lapses in biosecurity: Veterinarian urges poultry companies to avoid these mistakes
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.
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Air quality affects S. Heidelberg colonization in broilers
Jun 15, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Air quality affects S. Heidelberg colonization in broilers
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...
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Options for Salmonella control in live poultry production
Jun 15, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Poultry Health Today unveils new tools for saving content, creating custom reports
Jun 06, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today unveils new tools for saving content, creating custom reports
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...
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Both organic, conventional processing reduce Campylobacter on carcasses
May 03, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Both organic, conventional processing reduce Campylobacter on carcasses
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...
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IBDV: Management obstacles and options
Apr 26, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
Apr 24, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
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.
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Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
Apr 18, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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‘Old bug’ with new name easily mistaken for E. coli peritonitis
Apr 12, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Old bug’ with new name easily mistaken for E. coli peritonitis
Commercial chicken flocks that appear to have Escherichia coli peritonitis might actually be infected with a re-emerging old pathogen with a new name.
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Vaccination helping to reduce mortality rates from E. coli in France’s layer flocks
Apr 04, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccination helping to reduce mortality rates from E. coli in France’s layer flocks
Four out of five health problems in layer flocks in France are related to Escherichia coli, according to Jocelyn Marguerie, DVM.
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Better accuracy, hatchability, protection seen in birds vaccinated with dual-needle system
Mar 27, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Better accuracy, hatchability, protection seen in birds vaccinated with dual-needle system
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...
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Windrowing litter can reduce pressure from poultry viruses, insects and bacteria
Feb 05, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Windrowing litter can reduce pressure from poultry viruses, insects and bacteria
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...
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Surveillance, careful vaccine selection tops “shoot-in-the-dark” strategy for IB control
Feb 02, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Surveillance, careful vaccine selection tops “shoot-in-the-dark” strategy for IB control
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...
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Cage-free hen housing: How far will the pendulum swing?
Jan 28, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with more than 30 poultry experts at IPPE
Jan 26, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today lines up video interviews with more than 30 poultry experts at IPPE
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...
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Exploring the cause of condemnations can reduce losses
Jan 25, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Early feeding, housing may affect broiler response to immune challenges
Jan 25, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early feeding, housing may affect broiler response to immune challenges
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.
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NCC to food industry and consumers: Go slow on slower-growing chickens
Jan 12, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on NCC to food industry and consumers: Go slow on slower-growing chickens
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...
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Poultry companies need to balance consumer preferences with flock health, welfare and food safety
Dec 19, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry companies need to balance consumer preferences with flock health, welfare and food safety
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...
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Addressing consumers’ misconceptions about antibiotic use in poultry
Dec 15, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Addressing consumers’ misconceptions about antibiotic use in poultry
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.
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Are there practical alternatives to ionophores?
Nov 05, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Are there practical alternatives to ionophores?
Proponents of raising broilers without ionophores and other antibiotics have proposed putting more emphasis on farm management, biosecurity and alternatives to anticoccidials.
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The Poultry Smith
Nov 02, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on The Poultry Smith
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...
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Biosecurity in poultry production: What makes it work — and what doesn’t
Oct 09, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments 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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FDA: Some antibiotics still OK for production purposes
Oct 05, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on FDA: Some antibiotics still OK for production purposes
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...
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Condemnations, mortality shift focus to E. coli vaccination in some broiler flocks
Sep 16, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Condemnations, mortality shift focus to E. coli vaccination in some broiler flocks
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...
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Anticoccidial rotation, good husbandry can improve coccidiosis control
Aug 16, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Hens in enriched colony system appear more stressed, flighty
Aug 05, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Hens in enriched colony system appear more stressed, flighty
Hens in an enriched colony system were more stressed and flighty than conventionally caged birds in a study from Mississippi State and Texas A&M Universities.
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Managing ionophores and diets for best performance
Jul 31, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Managing ionophores and diets for best performance
Carla Price, PhD, a consulting poultry nutritionist based in Mississippi, says that for best results, producers need to consider differences in ionophores when formulating poultry feeds.
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S. enteritidis shedding more frequent among hens in conventional cages
Jul 24, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on S. enteritidis shedding more frequent among hens in conventional cages
Fecal shedding of Salmonella enteritidis was significantly more frequent among experimentally infected laying hens in conventional cages compared to hens housed in enriched colony cages, indicates a...
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Broiler study shows challenges and potential of drug-free production
Jul 08, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Broiler study shows challenges and potential of drug-free production
Broilers raised in a drug-free program had a higher feed-conversion ratio (FCR), decreased mean daily weight and decreased mean live marketing weight despite administration of antibiotic
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Mathis: Long-term planning key to effective coccidiosis management
Jul 07, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mathis: Long-term planning key to effective coccidiosis management
Whether the production system is antibiotic-free or conventional, long-term planning and strategic rotation programs are the best ways to ensure effective, sustainable control of coccidiosis, the...
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Talking with customers about antibiotic use and other poultry-production practices
Jun 14, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Talking with customers about antibiotic use and other poultry-production practices
Today’s consumers face a bewildering array of labels and marketing claims when purchasing poultry products — particularly as it relates to antibiotics.
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Bill Gates leading drive to buy chicken flocks for impoverished families
Jun 14, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Bill Gates leading drive to buy chicken flocks for impoverished families
If you were living on $2 a day, what would you do to improve your life? If you’re Bill Gates, you'd raise chickens.
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Tyson vet shares experiences with antibiotic-free broilers
Jun 02, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tyson vet shares experiences with antibiotic-free broilers
Producing Salmonella-free chicks without antibiotics is a delicate procedure — sort of a little like baking a cake, says Scott Gustin, DVM, director of veterinary services for Tyson.
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Water pressure: How does it affect broilers’ consumption, performance?
May 23, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Water pressure: How does it affect broilers’ consumption, performance?
Low-pressure water systems designed to reduce water usage have some poultry growers turning up the pressure to hydrate flocks and improve bird performance, but is this a sound practice economically?
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IBD vaccination: HVT vector vaccine or live?
May 10, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments 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, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Alternative treatments for necrotic enteritis: Has CQR’s Steve Davis found the ‘silver bullet’?
Apr 29, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Alternative treatments for necrotic enteritis: Has CQR’s Steve Davis found the ‘silver bullet’?
For years Steve Davis, DVM, of Colorado Quality Research had been looking for what he calls the "silver bullet" for managing NE in broilers without antibiotics.
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Necrotic enteritis in broilers: Disease or syndrome?
Apr 26, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Necrotic enteritis in broilers: Disease or syndrome?
Steve Davis, DVM, of Colorado Quality Research, talks about emerging virulent strains of Clostridium perfringens and their impact on the prevalence severity of necrotic enteritis in broilers.
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Field vaccination for respiratory disease: spray or pump?
Apr 14, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Field vaccination for respiratory disease: spray or pump?
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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IBD V877 vaccine can break through maternal antibodies
Apr 10, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on IBD V877 vaccine can break through maternal antibodies
A live infectious bursal disease (IBD) vaccine based on the V877 strain can override maternal antibodies, doesn’t revert to virulence and has limited interactions with other live vaccines.
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Meeting the new USDA/FSIS standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry
Apr 10, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Meeting the new USDA/FSIS standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry
USDA/FSIS issued new standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground poultry meat and chicken and turkey parts.
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Mountaire veterinarian discusses managing E. coli in broilers in the face of IBV infection
Apr 07, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mountaire veterinarian discusses managing E. coli in broilers in the face of IBV infection
Don Ritter, DVM, of Mountaire Farms, details the company’s recent bout with IB in broilers and the costly secondary infection of E. coli that followed.
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Live E. coli, Salmonella vaccines remained effective when used together in challenge study
Apr 06, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Live E. coli, Salmonella vaccines remained effective when used together in challenge study
Administration of a modified-live Escherichia coli vaccine along with a live Salmonella vaccine does not appear to affect the efficacy of either, indicate the results of a recent challenge study.[1]...
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Randall Singer: Therapeutics and antibiotic resistance
Apr 03, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments 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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Study shows value of E. coli vaccine in chickens
Mar 30, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study shows value of E. coli vaccine in chickens
A live Escherichia coli vaccine provided a high level of protection to chickens challenged with the same E. coli strain as well as cross-protection against a different strain in a recent study...
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Specialists explore new options for managing flock health while defending judicious antibiotic use
Mar 27, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Specialists explore new options for managing flock health while defending judicious antibiotic use
Growing demand for poultry raised without food-animal antibiotics has put more pressure on veterinarians to find alternative yet dependable disease-control options, according to a panel of nine...
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Thinking about going antibiotic-free? Expert panel offers insights, suggestions
Mar 10, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Thinking about going antibiotic-free? Expert panel offers insights, suggestions
Broiler and turkey companies need to think carefully and weigh all the possible impacts before considering a move to antibiotic-free production, said poultry health experts at a panel discussion held...
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Candid camera: Undercover videos on rise in poultry industry
Feb 03, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Candid camera: Undercover videos on rise in poultry industry
Undercover videos of poultry farms made by animal activists appear to be on the rise, Mark Crouser, a consultant to the Center for Food Integrity (CFI), reported at the recent National Meeting on...
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Poultry Health Today launches mobile app
Jan 24, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry Health Today launches mobile app
Poultry Health Today, the world’s only magazine, newsletter and website focused entirely on flock health, welfare and sustainability, has partnered with sponsor Zoetis to launch a mobile app for...
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Can we learn from Denmark?
Jan 21, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Can we learn from Denmark?
Proponents of antibiotic-free production often cite the experience in Denmark as “Exhibit A” in their argument against the use of antimicrobials in poultry and livestock feed.
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Marketing vs. Medicine: Finding the balance
Jan 21, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Marketing vs. Medicine: Finding the balance
Growing demand for poultry raised without food-animal antibiotics has put more pressure on veterinarians to find alternative yet dependable disease-control options, according to a panel of nine...
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Avian flu back in spotlight with new cases in Indiana
Jan 18, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Avian flu back in spotlight with new cases in Indiana
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of H7N8 avian influenza in nine flocks in southwestern Indiana — the first in the US since June 2015.
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Salmonella prevention requires teamwork between production and processing
Jan 16, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella prevention requires teamwork between production and processing
Identifying the pathways of Salmonella contamination has poultry producers and processors looking for answers in every step of the process from the farm to table.
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E. coli vaccine stable when rehydrated with diverse water types or combined with coccidiosis vaccine
Jan 06, 2016Jennifer GrullonComments Off on E. coli vaccine stable when rehydrated with diverse water types or combined with coccidiosis vaccine
A modified-live Escherichia coli vaccine remained “extremely” stable when rehydrated with diverse types of water and when it was combined with a coccidiosis vaccine, indicate the results of a...
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Canada studies find no links between ionophores, resistance of other antibiotics
Dec 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Canada studies find no links between ionophores, resistance of other antibiotics
One of the few studies about antibiotic resistance and ionophores in poultry was published by Canadian researchers in 2007 who found that isolates showing resistance to multiple antibiotics can be...
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Shift and drift affect broiler vaccination decisions
Dec 16, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Shift and drift affect broiler vaccination decisions
Few viruses in poultry remain static over long periods of time. Slight genetic shifts or mutations that occur during replication result in a genetic code drift away from the original virus. Over...
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Preventing infection, dehydration helps ensure good chick quality
Dec 10, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Preventing infection, dehydration helps ensure good chick quality
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM Corporate Veterinarian, Sanderson Farms, Inc.
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Wet litter, footpad dermatitis tied to reduced broiler performance
Nov 15, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Wet litter, footpad dermatitis tied to reduced broiler performance
Increased litter moisture not only led to severe footpad dermatitis (FPD) in broilers, it reduced other aspects of animal welfare and negatively affected performance and carcass yield.
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Three more broiler diseases you can manage with vaccination
Nov 11, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three more broiler diseases you can manage with vaccination
There's more to poultry health than Marek's, IBD, ILT and ND. Vaccines also play major roles in curbing these common diseases.
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Breaches in biosecurity: Sanderson Farms vet shares three valuable lessons
Nov 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments 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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New coccidiosis-management initiative aims to reduce losses
Oct 14, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New coccidiosis-management initiative aims to reduce losses
Targeting the global poultry industry’s more than $3 billion in annual losses to coccidiosis, Zoetis Inc. introduced a new, science-based initiative to help poultry producers worldwide develop...
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Fine-tuning rotation plan can improve coccidiosis management
Sep 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fine-tuning rotation plan can improve coccidiosis management
Broiler producers have made important strides in managing coccidiosis but could further improve control and cut losses by rethinking their strategy for anticoccidial rotation, say veterinarians who...
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Are ionophores antibiotics? That depends on whom you ask
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Are ionophores antibiotics? That depends on whom you ask
In the EU — a market often perceived to be less tolerant of antibiotic use in food animals than the US — antibiotics used for growth promotion were banned in 2006. However, certain ionophores,...
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Ionophores: The price of elimination
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ionophores: The price of elimination
Published reports indicate that poultry operations not using any type of antibiotic, including ionophores, are indeed experiencing setbacks in production and flock welfare.
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Complex broiler-vaccine decisions require expert advice
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Complex broiler-vaccine decisions require expert advice
Developing a vaccination program targeting optimal performance and return requires more planning and expertise than local “experts” at the farm store can offer.
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High stocking density predisposes broilers to NE
Sep 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on High stocking density predisposes broilers to NE
High stocking density has adverse effects on broiler welfare and intestinal health and predisposes the birds to necrotic enteritis (NE), according to the results of an experiment conducted by...
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Sanderson’s Phil Stayer: ‘Sustainability is really nothing new for poultry’
Sep 20, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sanderson’s Phil Stayer: ‘Sustainability is really nothing new for poultry’
Maintaining good intestinal health is particularly important for sustainability because the condition of the gut ultimately determines a flock’s growth rate and feed conversion.
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‘Rotate smarter,’ says coccidiosis specialist
Sep 19, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Rotate smarter,’ says coccidiosis specialist
Poultry producers need to “rotate smarter” and learn the differences between anticoccidials if they want to maintain effective and sustainable coccidiosis-management programs, says well-known...
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Sustainability: What on earth does it really mean? And how does it apply to poultry health?
Sep 10, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability: What on earth does it really mean? And how does it apply to poultry health?
In the poultry industry, sustainability trends are reshaping every link in the production chain. But what exactly does it mean for poultry to be “sustainable”?
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Sustainability: What does it mean to poultry health?
Aug 27, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sustainability: What does it mean to poultry health?
In agriculture, sustainability translates to producing more with less — a goal that morphs into a dire need when looking at global population trends. According to a recent UN report, food...
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British vets question health, welfare of free-range chickens
Aug 25, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on British vets question health, welfare of free-range chickens
While activists tout the happier, healthier life of free-range chickens, veterinarians in Great Britain have expressed concern about their long-term sustainability and increased likelihood of a major...
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Vets treat chickens to prevent foodborne illness
Aug 18, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vets treat chickens to prevent foodborne illness
In the latest episode of Vets on Call, Dr. Pohl and Dr. Chuck Hofacre of the University of Georgia visit a broiler farm to examine the flock’s response to a vaccine.
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Poultry vets are latest focus of popular YouTube series
Aug 16, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry vets are latest focus of popular YouTube series
The popular YouTube series, Veterinarians on Call, recently turned its cameras on two poultry veterinarians from the University of Georgia to help educate the public on modern poultry production.
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Reducing false positives pays in ELISA mycoplasma testing
Aug 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reducing false positives pays in ELISA mycoplasma testing
Poultry producers should consider specificity when selecting a Mycoplasma ELISA test to avoid costs associated with false positives.
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Got maxima? New sampling procedure aids detection in broilers
Aug 04, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Got maxima? New sampling procedure aids detection in broilers
A modified sampling procedure developed by researchers at Zoetis Inc. has dramatically improved the detection of Eimeria maxima infection in broilers.
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Flu panel examines US control efforts, impacts on trade
Aug 02, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Flu panel examines US control efforts, impacts on trade
With well over 200 outbreaks affecting more than 47 million poultry over the last six months, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is hitting the US poultry industry hard.
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Coccidiosis research yielding new perspectives on AST
Jul 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis research yielding new perspectives on AST
Adding molecular biology (PCR) to anticoccidial sensitivity testing (AST), offers a more in-depth look — and surprising findings — of Eimeria species contributing to coccidiosis in poultry...
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Pathogens on farm and in processing related
Jul 13, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pathogens on farm and in processing related
Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and loads on the farm are significantly associated with prevalence and loads of the same pathogens at processing.
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Ammonia concentration versus ventilation rate
May 26, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ammonia concentration versus ventilation rate
Monitoring ammonia levels in poultry houses can help producers to adjust ventilation rates and thus prevent problems.
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Poultry vet urges poultry producers to guard against E. coli
May 21, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry vet urges poultry producers to guard against E. coli
Long regarded as a secondary infection to respiratory disease, E. coli is now rated as a primary infection in many layer and broiler-breeder flocks, according to Jose Linares, DVM and technical...
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Media consultant: Let poultry vets tell the antibiotic story
May 07, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Media consultant: Let poultry vets tell the antibiotic story
The U.S. poultry industry needs to do a better job telling its story about antibiotics and their role in sustainable production and flock welfare, according to Frank Singleton, a media consultant...
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Poultry specialist offers tips for managing gut health through better nutrition
Apr 30, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry specialist offers tips for managing gut health through better nutrition
Nutritionist Brett Lumpkins, PhD, of Southern Poultry Research, Athens, Georgia, talks about antibiotic-free poultry production, the challenges it presents and how rations can be adjusted for better...
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Shrewd moves: Like a chess match, anticoccidial rotation is a game of strategy at Wayne Farms
Apr 29, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Shrewd moves: Like a chess match, anticoccidial rotation is a game of strategy at Wayne Farms
Your next move might address an immediate need, but it also could determine what pieces are still standing later in the match.
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Defining, and demonstrating, sustainability in the poultry industry
Apr 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Defining, and demonstrating, sustainability in the poultry industry
Billy Hargis, PhD, University of Arkansas, thinks the US poultry industry has already set high standards for sustainability, but its efforts are largely misunderstood and unappreciated.
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Studies demonstrate the benefits of dual-needle in ovo vaccine delivery
Apr 20, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Studies demonstrate the benefits of dual-needle in ovo vaccine delivery
by Taylor Barbosa, DVM, PhD, ACPV, Director of Outcomes Research, Zoetis Inc.
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Broiler chicks show less tendon swelling, weight suppression in reovirus vaccine study
Apr 02, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Broiler chicks show less tendon swelling, weight suppression in reovirus vaccine study
A recent study showed that broiler chicks receiving higher reovirus antibody levels from conventionally vaccinated hens had a lower incidence of tendon swelling and were protected from weight...
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Salmonella and coccidiosis: Is there a connection?
Mar 25, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Salmonella and coccidiosis: Is there a connection?
Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD, of the University of Georgia, talks about the relationship of salmonella and coccidiosis in poultry. He also offers tips for minimizing the presence of salmonella in live...
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Industry roundtable: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Mar 19, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Industry roundtable: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...
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White House forum targets antibiotic resistance, promotes responsible use in farm animals
Mar 05, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on White House forum targets antibiotic resistance, promotes responsible use in farm animals
A recent White House forum on antibiotic stewardship brought together more than 150 key players from human and animal health constituencies in an effort to ensure responsible antibiotic use and...
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FDA finds positive and negative trends in antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from humans, retail meats and food animals
Mar 04, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on FDA finds positive and negative trends in antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isolated from humans, retail meats and food animals
The Food and Drug Administration has released its National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) 2011 Executive Report, showing both increasing and decreasing antimicrobial resistance...
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‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
Mar 03, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on ‘Location, location, location’ keys to successful in ovo vaccination
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM Director, Technical Service Zoetis Inc.
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Link between fishmeal, Eimeria and necrotic enteritis in broilers explored
Feb 28, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Link between fishmeal, Eimeria and necrotic enteritis in broilers explored
Insights into how fishmeal in poultry rations and Eimeria infection may predispose broilers to necrotic enteritis come from a study by Australian investigators.
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Roundtable highlights: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Jan 27, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Roundtable highlights: Raising poultry without antibiotics
Antibiotic-free poultry production remains uncharted territory that’s yielding varied results, a few surprises and an ethical dilemma for veterinarians, poultry experts said at an industry...
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Keys to successful ABF production
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Keys to successful ABF production
Poultry health experts at a recent industry roundtable offered these suggestions for successful antibiotic-free production
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Sericea lespedeza found ineffective for coccidiosis control in chickens
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sericea lespedeza found ineffective for coccidiosis control in chickens
Sericea lespedeza (SL), a warm-season legume shown to help control coccidiosis in lambs, had no anticoccidial activity in chickens, according to a study conducted at the University of Arkansas.
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Coccidiosis: Why is it so difficult to manage?
Jan 22, 2015Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis: Why is it so difficult to manage?
With more than a dozen antimicrobials and a half dozen vaccines available for coccidiosis, why are US poultry producers still having such a difficult time managing this costly disease?
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Doing a 180: A little education goes a long way toward changing customers’ attitudes about antibiotics
Dec 11, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Doing a 180: A little education goes a long way toward changing customers’ attitudes about antibiotics
Back in 2008, Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis Inc.) conducted market research to get a better handle on consumer opinions about the use of antibiotics...
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Too busy for sustainability? Think again
Dec 04, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Too busy for sustainability? Think again
Sure, sustainability is a sound and noble concept — something everyone needs to think about and practice — but try telling that to a veterinarian or producer in the middle of an infectious...
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Field trials show practical, economic benefits of E. coli vaccine in broilers
Nov 13, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Field trials show practical, economic benefits of E. coli vaccine in broilers
Recent studies on two continents have demonstrated that a modified-live vaccine reduced losses from Escherichia coli in broilers, even when the disease challenge was strong.
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Let coccidiosis organisms ‘see something different’
Nov 06, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Let coccidiosis organisms ‘see something different’
Poultry producers are losing ground to coccidiosis because they’re not implementing effective rotation programs that employ different types and classes of anticoccidials, says Don Waldrip, DVM, a...
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Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Nov 06, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry welfare – expectations and reality
Welfare of poultry, especially laying hens, has become a major issue for commercial poultry producers in the last 15 to 20 years. What is happening to the commercial egg business is also setting the...
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Being more transparent: Media experts offer tips to poultry companies
Oct 30, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Being more transparent: Media experts offer tips to poultry companies
Between fast and easy Internet access, hundreds of cable channels, the explosion of social media, the rise of “citizen journalism” and the emergence of new digital news hubs and blogs, keeping...
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Media specialist: ‘Get on the same message’ with poultry antibiotics, other topics
Oct 27, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Media specialist: ‘Get on the same message’ with poultry antibiotics, other topics
The poultry industry needs to “get on the same message” when talking about judicious antibiotic usage and other production topics, says Bryan Reber, PhD, a professor of public relations at the...
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Food industry consultant urges poultry industry to engage, educate customers through social media
Oct 20, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Food industry consultant urges poultry industry to engage, educate customers through social media
Today’s consumers are smarter, more engaged and “assume a certain amount of control over the things in their lives that they feel passionate about” says food industry consultant Frank...
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Five ways to put sustainability into action today
Oct 16, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five ways to put sustainability into action today
So how can commercial poultry producers make their poultry-health programs more sustainable — ethically, environmentally and economically?
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Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Temperature of drinking water may affect bodyweight during brooding
The temperature of drinking water during brooding may affect the bodyweight of broiler chicks, according to a University of Arkansas study.
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S. enteritidis frequency in eggs similar in conventional and enriched cage systems
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on S. enteritidis frequency in eggs similar in conventional and enriched cage systems
The frequency of egg contamination with S. enteritidis did not significantly differ between hens housed in conventional and enriched cages, investigators say in the March 2014 issue of Poultry...
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Cracked corn has positive effect in broilers
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Cracked corn has positive effect in broilers
Cracked corn fed to broilers increased weight gain and gizzard size and had a positive effect on gut microflora, say New Zealand investigators.
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Timing may affect accuracy of in ovo vaccination
Jul 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Timing may affect accuracy of in ovo vaccination
The coccidiosis vaccine Inovocox® EM1 was more precisely deposited to embryos when the vaccine was administered at 18.5 versus 19 days of incubation, indicates a Zoetis-sponsored study from...
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Get the most from your ELISA tests
Jul 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Get the most from your ELISA tests
Andrea Zedek, a veterinarian at Zoetis Inc., offers tips for ensuring accuracy when using ELISA tests to diagnose a poultry flock's health status.
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Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Jun 19, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Should antibiotics be used to prevent disease in poultry?
Using antibiotics to prevent — not just treat or control — certain diseases of poultry is a sensible, responsible and ethical practice, according to three veterinarians featured on an industry...
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Coccidiosis: Why is it still so difficult to control?
Jun 12, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Coccidiosis: Why is it still so difficult to control?
Coccidiosis can be extremely difficult to manage in poultry because the organism that causes it "has a tremendous capability to reproduce and it's very resistant to any kind of attempt to destroy...
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Intestinal health and necrotic enteritis in broilers
Jun 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Intestinal health and necrotic enteritis in broilers
Management at the farm level (litter quality and composition, lighting programmes, stocking density, drinker management and dietary feed management) are important to control necrotic enteritis,...
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Reality check: Oft-cited antibiotic-usage figure mixes numbers from two reports
Jun 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: Oft-cited antibiotic-usage figure mixes numbers from two reports
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...
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Reality check: 87% of antibiotics used in animals rarely used in human medicine
Jun 02, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: 87% of antibiotics used in animals rarely used in human medicine
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...
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Reality check: Multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella rare in humans
Jun 01, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Reality check: Multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella rare in humans
Confidently presenting facts — not defensive rhetoric — can go a long way toward shaping consumer opinions about commercial poultry production and the importance of maintaining flock health,...
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Antibiotic resistance revisited in recent media reports
May 27, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotic resistance revisited in recent media reports
Following the April 2014 World Health Organization (WHO) report warning of a “post-antibiotic era,” Current Biology published the findings of a new study on May 19, reports Influence Feed.
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Supplemental bacitracin reduces mortality, C. perfringens in broilers
Apr 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Supplemental bacitracin reduces mortality, C. perfringens in broilers
Commercial broilers that received a bacitracin-supplemented diet had less Clostridium perfringens in their gut, according to researchers at Ohio State University.
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Editorial: ‘To health!’
Apr 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Editorial: ‘To health!’
Welcome to Poultry Health Today, a new magazine we’re sponsoring to keep US producers, veterinarians and nutritionists on top of the latest developments in this critical area of production.
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Impact of lighting types on broiler performance
Apr 17, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Impact of lighting types on broiler performance
A study at the University of Delaware shows that broiler performance in terms of breast and body weights was similar for two poultry-specific LED lamps and incandescent lamps and better than for
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Poultry veterinarian shares ideas for managing coccidiosis more effectively, economically, sustainably
Feb 28, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Poultry veterinarian shares ideas for managing coccidiosis more effectively, economically, sustainably
Don Waldrip, DVM, talks about a new a new science-based, global initiative from Zoetis to help poultry producers develop longer term, sustainable management of coccidiosis.
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CDC: Widespread use of antibiotics in hospitals is leading cause of resistance
Jan 24, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on CDC: Widespread use of antibiotics in hospitals is leading cause of resistance
The most important cause of antibiotic-resistant infections in people can be attributed to widespread antibiotic use in hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Rotecc™ coccidiosis management video
Jan 24, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Rotecc™ coccidiosis management video
Learn more about the new global coccidiosis-management initiative from Zoetis.
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Methods of diagnosing enteric disease clarified
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Methods of diagnosing enteric disease clarified
Diagnosing clostridial enteric disease in poultry remains a challenge — primarily because many clostridial species can be a normal inhabitant of the gut, which makes it difficult to determine their...
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Increased CVI988 vaccine use credited with decline in Marek’s disease
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Increased CVI988 vaccine use credited with decline in Marek’s disease
Increased use of CVI988/Rispens vaccines is credited with declines in the incidence of Marek’s disease (MD), according to investigators from USDA‘s Agricultural Research Service.
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Single dose of Poulvac IBMM+Ark protects long-lived broilers for at least 9 weeks
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Single dose of Poulvac IBMM+Ark protects long-lived broilers for at least 9 weeks
One dose of the live, attenuated vaccine Poulvac® IBMM+Ark effectively protected broilers against two infectious bronchitis (IB) strains for at least 9 weeks, a recent study shows.
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Better protection shown with recommended Marek’s disease vaccine dose in two genetic lines
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Better protection shown with recommended Marek’s disease vaccine dose in two genetic lines
The recommended dose of two Marek’s disease virus (MDV) vaccines provided better protection in two genetic lines of meat-type chickens compared to a lower dose, the results of a recent study show,...
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Organic raw poultry not necessarily safer
Jan 15, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Organic raw poultry not necessarily safer
Organic raw poultry is not necessarily safer for consumption than conventionally raised poultry, indicates a study from the University of Tennessee.
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New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
Jan 14, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New studies examine effects of lighting on chickens
Two recent studies show that broilers perform better under LED lighting than fluorescent lamps while layer behaviour is affected by light wavelength.
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Research review: What’s new in poultry housing and equipment?
Jan 03, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Research review: What’s new in poultry housing and equipment?
With animal welfare and the environmental aspects of food animal farming gaining more attention from the public and high feed prices focusing efforts on getting the best performance from poultry,...
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Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
Jan 01, 2014Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lameness in broilers: Osteomyelitis
By Stephen Collett, BScAgric, BVSc, MMedVet, MRCVS, DACPV Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia