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Category : Flock welfare

December 26, 2022

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 ...
December 22, 2022

Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis

Lesions created by footpad dermatitis are significantly reduced when broilers are raised in poultry houses with circulation fans, scientists have ...
December 15, 2022

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 ...

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). That’s ...

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 ...

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 ...
December 13, 2022

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. That’s the ...
December 7, 2022

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. Speaking to Poultry ...
November 25, 2022

Environmental enrichments increased broiler activity in study

Environmental enrichments in broiler houses may improve bird welfare by increasing natural behaviors, according to Heidi Rinehart, a student at ...
October 20, 2022

Study: Day length during brooding did not impact broiler performance

Dark periods are well documented to benefit the long-term performance, health and welfare of broilers. However, to ensure chicks actively ...
October 10, 2022

Live-vaccine program a ‘must have’ to deal with cage-free E. coli challenge

A higher risk of bacterial challenges in cage-free egg production means a live-vaccine program against Escherichia coli is a “must-have ...
September 29, 2022

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 ...
September 28, 2022

Salmonella serotypes are changing — monitor which ones are in your flock

It’s imperative for poultry producers and companies to know what strains of Salmonella serotypes may be circulating in their flocks, ...
September 22, 2022

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 ...
July 26, 2022

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 (IBV) in poultry, outbreaks of ...
July 20, 2022

Light impacts behavior in cage-free aviaries

Many egg farms are transitioning to cage-free production due to the banning of cages in some states, said Andrea Mendoza, ...
June 9, 2022

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, ...
June 2, 2022

‘Competitive exclusion’ is potential benefit of live Salmonella vaccines in young birds

Live vaccines for Salmonella have been found to start offering protection within a few days of administration, acting “almost as ...
May 12, 2022

Poor IBV vaccine performance in broiler study underlines need for surveillance

Lower-than-expected infectious bronchitis vaccine performance in a whole-complex study of broiler breeders highlights the need to carry out well-timed surveillance ...
January 4, 2022

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 ...
November 10, 2021

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 ...
November 8, 2021

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 ...
October 28, 2021

Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans

Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and ...
September 16, 2021

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) ...
November 9, 2020

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, ...
July 13, 2020

ND is stable in US but poultry industry should be on lookout for evolving strains

Newcastle disease (ND) throughout most of the US remains stable, but the industry needs to be on guard for changes ...
July 6, 2020

Surveillance of circulating IBV types essential for disease control

Surveillance aimed at pinpointing the type of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) that’s circulating in poultry flocks is essential to control ...
March 5, 2020

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 ...
December 3, 2019

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 ...
October 20, 2019

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 ...
October 7, 2019

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 ...
September 29, 2019

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 ...
September 23, 2019

Better air circulation, moderately lower humidity improve paw quality

Increasing air circulation coupled with moderate reductions in humidity can dramatically improve paw quality, Connie Mou and Michael Czarick, University ...
August 29, 2019

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 ...
July 9, 2019

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 ...
April 9, 2019

Genomic sequencing could aid ILT control efforts in poultry

Molecular virology is already leading to discoveries that will improve management of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to Stephen Spatz, PhD, ...
April 4, 2019

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, ...
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January 9, 2019

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, ...
January 7, 2019

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 ...
November 19, 2018

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 ...
October 11, 2018

Uncertain supplies present challenges for rotation-minded producers

Poultry producers know the importance of developing a long-term strategy for maintaining the efficacy of anticoccidials, but sometimes unexpected backorders ...
August 23, 2018

Marek’s and Salmonella: John Smith, DVM, offers insights on two new broiler-vaccination trends

John Smith, DVM, poultry veterinarian for Alectryon in Baldwin, Georgia, shared ideas with Poultry Health Today on two changes in ...
August 8, 2018

Putting paper under chick’s drinkers: Is it really helpful?

Placing paper under water lines increases water consumption by baby chicks, but only for the first 3 or 4 hours ...
July 27, 2018

Let there be light: Early exposure to UV aids broiler behavior, performance

Adding windows to poultry houses is an inexpensive way to improve the environment for broilers and possibly improve productivity, according ...
July 26, 2018

Footpad dermatitis a greater concern in chickens grown to older ages

Footpad dermatitis is more likely to be a problem among broilers grown to an older age, but it can be ...
July 2, 2018

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. Recent trials show ...
April 10, 2018

Biosecurity: ‘It doesn’t have to be boring’

What comes to mind when you hear the word “biosecurity”? Even though it’s a critically important subject, many poultry producers tune ...
January 11, 2018

When lysine is too much of a good thing

Lysine hydrochloride is an essential amino acid used in poultry diets to help ensure balanced nutrition and flock performance. But ...
September 8, 2017

Alternative therapies called best long-term hope for blackhead disease in turkeys

Alternative treatments may be the only long-term hope for managing blackhead in turkeys, said Robert Beckstead, PhD, turkey health specialist, ...
July 20, 2017

Poultry veterinarians need to be the ‘voice of the birds’

Veterinarians need to be more proactive and be the “voice of the birds” on issues related to health and well-being, ...
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June 28, 2017

Should we tap the brakes on slow-growth chicken?

[caption id="attachment_4130" align="alignright" width="37"] Watch the full interview[/caption] Consumers advocating the use of slow-growth chickens mistakenly assume these birds have better ...
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June 19, 2017

Lapses in biosecurity: Veterinarian urges poultry companies to avoid these mistakes

[caption id="attachment_4130" align="alignright" width="37"] Watch the full interview[/caption] Biosecurity needs to be approached as a comprehensive process, not as a series ...
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