December 26, 2022
Poultry producers with cage-free pullet systems should go back to the basics of bird management to keep their flocks healthy ...
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December 25, 2022
Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production, wholesale automation ...
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December 22, 2022
Lesions created by footpad dermatitis are significantly reduced when broilers are raised in poultry houses with circulation fans, scientists have ...
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December 15, 2022
A disease commonly seen in turkey and broiler flocks can also affect layers, meaning that producers should look out for ...
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Producers should play close attention to insect control in their poultry houses to avoid cases of turkey coronavirus enteritis (TCE).
That’s ...
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Consistent surveillance and analysis of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) at poultry production facilities can guard against “overvaccination” — where too ...
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Getting the correct lighting is important in poultry houses to help maximize the birds’ genetic potential; however, too often there’s ...
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December 13, 2022
Using key welfare indicators (KWIs) can help fill a communication gap around welfare progress in the US poultry industry.
That’s the ...
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December 7, 2022
Producers need to be alert to the dangers of drinking-water toxicity issues, according to a senior industry veterinarian.
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December 1, 2022
Coccidiosis in broiler houses remains a nagging challenge. While clinical manifestations are rare, it’s the subclinical condition that impacts the ...
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November 25, 2022
Environmental enrichments in broiler houses may improve bird welfare by increasing natural behaviors, according to Heidi Rinehart, a student at ...
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November 2, 2022
Biosecurity in feed mills and on-farm feed storage should not be overlooked when it comes to managing the risk of ...
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October 20, 2022
Dark periods are well documented to benefit the long-term performance, health and welfare of broilers. However, to ensure chicks actively ...
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October 10, 2022
A higher risk of bacterial challenges in cage-free egg production means a live-vaccine program against Escherichia coli is a “must-have ...
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October 6, 2022
Broiler breed could have an effect on immune response to Salmonella exposure, a study at the University of Arkansas suggests.
The ...
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September 29, 2022
Management techniques adopted to cope with COVID-19 production challenges led to improvements in bird health and welfare for many poultry ...
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September 28, 2022
It’s imperative for poultry producers and companies to know what strains of Salmonella serotypes may be circulating in their flocks, ...
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September 22, 2022
Proper vaccine handling, dosage and administration are key to ensuring thorough and effective coverage. That statement is particularly true when ...
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September 10, 2022
Higher exposure to Salmonella increases feed intake and reduces feed conversion in poultry production.
Furthermore, the serotype Salmonella Reading (S. Reading) ...
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September 8, 2022
More than 1 million cases of US foodborne illnesses are caused by Salmonella each year, and even though the poultry ...
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August 4, 2022
A technology called CRISPR-SeroSeq, which amplifies a section of the Salmonella genome, is helping paint a clearer picture of the ...
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July 26, 2022
While many vaccines and vaccination programs effectively protect against the highly contagious infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in poultry, outbreaks of ...
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July 20, 2022
Many egg farms are transitioning to cage-free production due to the banning of cages in some states, said Andrea Mendoza, ...
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June 9, 2022
Biosecurity is not sufficient to control avian coronaviruses like infectious bronchitis in commercial poultry, no matter how good it is, ...
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June 2, 2022
Live vaccines for Salmonella have been found to start offering protection within a few days of administration, acting “almost as ...
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May 12, 2022
Lower-than-expected infectious bronchitis vaccine performance in a whole-complex study of broiler breeders highlights the need to carry out well-timed surveillance ...
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April 19, 2022
Research studying Salmonella across one turkey producer’s farms found Salmonella Infantis to be by far the dominant serotype — recorded ...
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April 6, 2022
Reused litter from a previous necrotic enteritis (NE) challenge led to more severe subclinical performance impacts but fewer clinical signs ...
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January 4, 2022
Sharing and analyzing data at farm level and beyond can offer new insights that improve bird health and profitability on ...
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December 22, 2021
Exposure to infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) has been linked with cases of the poultry reproductive disease false layer syndrome,1 where ...
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December 5, 2021
A few essential adjustments in the way infectious bronchitis vaccines are handled and administered at the hatchery can improve vaccine ...
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November 10, 2021
Attention to detail is vital when it comes to ensuring that spray vaccinations against respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis ...
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November 8, 2021
Use of thermal imaging cameras to measure facial temperatures may offer a non-invasive option for assessing heat stress in commercial ...
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October 28, 2021
Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and ...
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October 6, 2021
Attention to detail is key to successfully vaccinating broiler flocks against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to a poultry health expert.
Tim ...
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September 22, 2021
Some direct-fed microbial additives with live cultures have been found to impact the efficacy of modified-live vaccines.
Sanderson Farms’ Phil Stayer, ...
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September 16, 2021
The feed additive sodium bisulfate administered to broilers during a coccidial challenge appeared to benefit gut integrity, Elle Chadwick, Graduate ...
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Preventing birds from getting sick is perhaps the biggest challenge encountered when transitioning from conventional to “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) ...
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September 9, 2021
Complexes should regularly evaluate the infectious bronchitis viruses (IBV) prevalent on their farms to help determine which vaccines can provide ...
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September 3, 2021
A genetic technique which could help improve predictions about the virulence of infectious bursal disease (IBDV) has identified pathogenicity in ...
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August 4, 2021
Hatcheries providing chicks for no antibiotics ever (NAE) production need to be meticulous with cleanliness and good husbandry practices in ...
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August 3, 2021
Large-scale collection of samples from producers across the southern US is helping shed new light on infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) ...
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July 8, 2021
Starter feed of larger particles consumed by young chicks is associated with better performance during the lifetime of broiler birds, ...
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July 7, 2021
Optimizing hatchery conditions throughout the year is crucial to limiting chick mortality and maintaining long-term bird viability, according to a ...
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July 3, 2021
New research has suggested that Salmonella levels in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) poultry systems could be lower than those on conventional broiler ...
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June 28, 2021
Ongoing studies to find ways of managing Salmonella Heidelberg loads in poultry litter have suggested that downtime is key to ...
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June 23, 2021
Producers making the switch to cage-free egg production need to ensure they and their staff are properly prepared for managing ...
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June 2, 2021
Limiting stress in broiler flocks is key to preventing birds from succumbing to an infectious respiratory disease which is showing ...
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Getting back to basics with bird and house management is key to overcoming coccidiosis and other health issues affecting producers ...
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May 25, 2021
Using a range of testing methods for Salmonella Infantis can help broiler companies build a better picture of how effective ...
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May 14, 2021
Research is increasingly linking false layer syndrome (FLS) to early exposure to infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
FLS has been reported across ...
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May 4, 2021
Thorough vaccination programs and bird surveillance are critical to giving US flocks the best possible chance of protection against evolving ...
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April 26, 2021
Commercial broiler farms often employ a multi-faceted approach in tackling Salmonella, but testing different combinations of control options together on ...
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February 24, 2021
Most people in live poultry production haven’t spent a lot of time reading about histopathology. Still, veterinarians who specialize in ...
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December 18, 2020
More than one serotype has been the cause of inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broilers, which has presented differently in ...
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December 7, 2020
Coccidiosis is proving to be a significant challenge in conventional flocks, Suzanne Dougherty, DVM, Pilgrim’s, told Poultry Health Today.
Dougherty said ...
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November 9, 2020
The AL-2 family of variants is the predominant strain of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) circulating among US broiler flocks, ...
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October 26, 2020
Supplementing poultry diets with glutamine could help reduce the severity of necrotic enteritis (NE), according to researchers.
The bacterial disease can ...
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September 3, 2020
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Treatment blend offers ‘exciting potential’ for Campylobacter control at processing
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September 2, 2020
The poultry industry’s gradual switch to cage-free egg production has underscored the need to rethink disease-control programs and address health ...
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August 27, 2020
Training chicks and pullets so they are prepared for life in cage-free egg systems is critical to ensuring they meet ...
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August 20, 2020
Focusing on chick quality from the moment eggs enter the incubator is critical to ensuring birds have the best chance ...
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August 13, 2020
Acceptance of a petition designating avian leukosis lesions on poultry carcasses as a trimmable condition is expected to reduce waste ...
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July 13, 2020
Newcastle disease (ND) throughout most of the US remains stable, but the industry needs to be on guard for changes ...
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July 6, 2020
Surveillance aimed at pinpointing the type of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) that’s circulating in poultry flocks is essential to control ...
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June 28, 2020
Greater flexibility is needed in official Salmonella and Campylobacter testing regimes in order to support poultry producers and processors who ...
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June 10, 2020
Investing in vaccination programs to develop cross-protection against some of the most common strains of Salmonella could help limit the ...
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June 4, 2020
Mountaire Farms is the first animal protein company to carry the One Health Certified label, demonstrating its commitment to animal ...
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April 9, 2020
Tackling endemic poultry diseases as a community rather than as individual producers can play an important role in controlling and ...
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April 2, 2020
Broiler producers need to take a fresh look at housing conditions and bird management to help counter the resurgence of ...
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March 30, 2020
Understanding the impact specific on-farm interventions can have on Salmonella is critical to helping the US poultry industry meet government ...
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March 11, 2020
Developing good relationships across the processing chain can be critical in helping to identify and overcome issues on farm and ...
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March 6, 2020
Poor uniformity, lameness and reduced water consumption are tip-offs that broilers may be infected with variant reovirus, Erin Riley, DVM, ...
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March 5, 2020
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing ...
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January 3, 2020
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Full interview: Hospitals offer inspiration for next-generation poultry biosecurity tools
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December 29, 2019
Use of a simple “causal” pie chart is proving to be a helpful tool for controlling necrotic enteritis (NE), Joel ...
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December 23, 2019
A new label under development for meat and poultry products will represent production that seeks a balanced approach to poultry ...
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December 3, 2019
More young people need to be encouraged to take up careers in poultry science if the sector is to properly ...
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November 14, 2019
Food safety challenges linked to Salmonella could be tackled more effectively by better understanding the sex life of bacteria, according ...
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October 29, 2019
An unusual presentation of bacterial septicemia in broilers underscores the importance of obtaining a good history and obtaining input from ...
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October 28, 2019
Taking a closer look at why incidence of Salmonella and Campylobacter varied widely on farms in the same production system ...
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October 20, 2019
Resistance is unlikely to be a problem in coccidiosis bioshuttle programs, Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, told Poultry Health ...
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October 17, 2019
Feeding higher levels of copper and zinc in the diet, managing litter moisture and controlling coccidiosis are keys to stopping ...
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October 10, 2019
The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli), has re-emerged in broiler operations, said Nicolle Lima Barbieri, researcher at the University of ...
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October 7, 2019
How do you look for new serotypes of a virus that might be circulating in an area? Sentinel birds are ...
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October 2, 2019
Reductions in the use of medically important antimicrobials demonstrate the poultry industry’s commitment to stewardship of these valuable medications, Randall ...
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September 29, 2019
Successful transition from conventional to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler production requires awareness of all the changes needed and lots of advance ...
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September 23, 2019
Increasing air circulation coupled with moderate reductions in humidity can dramatically improve paw quality, Connie Mou and Michael Czarick, University ...
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September 19, 2019
The US poultry industry needs to revisit Campylobacter-control strategies in preparation for new performance standards coming from USDA’s Food Safety ...
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September 12, 2019
Sprinkler systems used in conjunction with cool cells during hot summer weather can not only benefit animal welfare, they can ...
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September 10, 2019
Wet bulb reservoirs in hatchery incubators should be included in the bacterial-monitoring program to ensure they aren’t the source of ...
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September 4, 2019
Broilers vaccinated against Salmonella showed reduced levels of the pathogen at processing in a recent study, according to Charles Hofacre, ...
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August 30, 2019
Poultry veterinarians and production managers are all too familiar with coccidiosis and its impact on gut health, nutrient absorption, feed ...
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August 29, 2019
Rather than adopt costly production practices that don’t necessarily benefit the health or welfare of poultry, veterinarians should work to ...
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August 28, 2019
Litter topped the list of environmental factors most consistently positive for Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), Naola Ferguson, DVM, associate professor at ...
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August 19, 2019
Turkey producers will need to rely on preventive measures including biosecurity, good gut health and genetic selection to combat three ...
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August 14, 2019
Research on infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) remains a top priority for the poultry industry. Not only is it widespread, but ...
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July 30, 2019
The increase in 7-day chick mortality that has come along with the elimination of antibiotics requires a focus on containing ...
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July 26, 2019
Broiler breeders with blackhead disease could hold the answer to prevention of the disease in turkeys, Elle Chadwick, a graduate ...
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July 15, 2019
Avoidance of wet litter and well-timed feed withdrawal are two of several management steps that will help control the load ...
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Focal duodenal necrosis (FDN) in table-egg layers can be an easily overlooked cause of drops in egg production and egg-case ...
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July 9, 2019
Vaccinating broilers is a big investment and may not be needed on all farms, but it can be a worthwhile ...
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July 5, 2019
Glutamine has traditionally been considered a non-essential amino acid in broiler diets, but it may be more essential than first ...
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June 7, 2019
Preparation, meticulous attention to sanitation and improved communication with both the hatchery staff and growers are critical for successfully raising ...
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May 23, 2019
Diligent attention to four areas of hatchery management — egg-pack quality, incubation, sanitation and in ovo vaccination — can go ...
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May 16, 2019
Poultry producers can expect to jump a bigger hurdle as USDA continues to raise the bar for food safety, Ashley ...
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May 13, 2019
Vaccinating broilers against Salmonella could be an effective live-side intervention for obtaining higher ratings in the Salmonella categorizations established by ...
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May 8, 2019
Outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease (vND) that have spread from backyard to commercial flocks in California are providing a wake-up ...
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May 2, 2019
Administration of an in-feed anticoccidial after coccidiosis
vaccination has helped alleviate outbreaks of Eimeria tenella in broiler breeder replacement stock, Erin ...
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April 18, 2019
Aggressive vaccination of broiler breeders for reovirus using live and inactivated vaccines has been one of the most important steps ...
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April 15, 2019
Producers
need to think long and hard before jumping into “no antibiotics ever” (NAE)
poultry production, Tim Cummings, DVM, technical service veterinarian ...
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April 12, 2019
Dirty chick boxes at hatcheries can be a source of Salmonella, but the risk was still lower than expected in ...
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April 9, 2019
The QX strain of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) remains the most common variant of IBV in Europe, but the prevalence ...
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Molecular virology is already leading to discoveries that will improve management of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to Stephen Spatz, PhD, ...
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April 8, 2019
The effectiveness of antibiotic alternatives is going to vary among “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production systems, and it’s up to ...
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April 4, 2019
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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March 29, 2019
Effective biosecurity on poultry farms requires developing the kind of culture that motivates everyone in the company to adhere to ...
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March 27, 2019
Despite decades of vaccination, the world poultry industry’s ongoing battle with infectious bronchitis (IB) continues to rage and points to ...
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March 21, 2019
Raising broilers without antibiotics appears to be affecting the gizzard in ways that aren’t yet fully appreciated, and it’s not ...
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March 19, 2019
Biosecurity on commercial poultry farms has come a long way but still has far to go, Joseph Giambrone, PhD, professor ...
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March 11, 2019
Part 1: Reovirus is always looking for an opportunity to change
Autogenous vaccines used in a reovirus vaccination program need to ...
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February 27, 2019
Emerging, variant strains of Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) are causing eggshell apex abnormalities as well as production drops in both layer ...
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Lameness in poultry is often associated with bird weight, bacterial infections or the condition of the litter, but it actually ...
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February 21, 2019
Early exposure to Clostridium perfringens (CP) in used litter may be a way to minimize the impact of necrotic enteritis ...
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February 7, 2019
Maintaining good intestinal health in broilers is essential for minimizing the presence of Salmonella in birds sent for processing, Manuel ...
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February 6, 2019
A rise in the prevalence of Salmonella on whole chicken carcasses since USDA changed the testing medium used could indicate ...
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February 4, 2019
The key to successful “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) broiler production is cleanliness throughout every step of production, including a pristine ...
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January 30, 2019
Poultry “raised without antibiotics” (RWA) or “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) now account for more than 50% of the broilers in ...
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January 24, 2019
Vaccination of broilers against Salmonella may be the best and most expedient option for producers struggling to meet USDA performance ...
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January 23, 2019
Higher government standards for Salmonella control have put more pressure on poultry companies to reduce incidence on broiler farms and ...
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January 16, 2019
Field experience with infectious bronchitis (IB) in broilers during a harsh winter demonstrated that vaccination for secondary Escherichia coli infection ...
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January 14, 2019
Improved communication between poultry company veterinarians and backyard chicken growers could help improve biosecurity and reduce disease spread for all ...
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January 10, 2019
Good coccidiosis control and litter management are the two most important steps producers can take to prevent necrotic enteritis (NE) ...
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January 9, 2019
As bird density increases, broiler producers need to be “more aggressive” with house ventilation to prevent heat stress in flocks, ...
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January 7, 2019
Lameness in some poultry flocks has researchers searching for the cause, Suzanne Dougherty, DVM, a consulting poultry veterinarian based in ...
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December 26, 2018
Coccidiosis vaccination was effective in broilers challenged with Eimeria tenella but only after vaccinal oocysts cycled twice, Laura Tensa, DVM, ...
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December 6, 2018
Feed withdrawal before moving broilers to the processing plant appears to increase their susceptibility to Salmonella, indicates research from the ...
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December 3, 2018
Manipulating the immune response may be one way infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is controlled in the future, predict researchers studying ...
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November 19, 2018
A recent study corroborates previous findings that broilers properly vaccinated for infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) are protected from IBV challenge ...
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November 8, 2018
Heat stress in broilers induced lesions of lymphoid tissues, indicating immune system impairment, but it’s not yet known if heat ...
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November 5, 2018
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a “moving target” and trying to keep ahead of it requires consistency and follow-up, Sjaak ...
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November 1, 2018
Strict biosecurity is the best defense against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in broiler flocks, advises Maricarmen García, PhD, a professor at ...
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October 22, 2018
Higher 7-day mortality from bacterial infections in the hatchery is no reason to stop in ovo vaccination for Marek’s and ...
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October 21, 2018
Properly vaccinated commercial broilers are protected from an infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) challenge despite exposure to moderate ammonia levels, according ...
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October 11, 2018
Poultry producers know the importance of developing a long-term strategy for maintaining the efficacy of anticoccidials, but sometimes unexpected backorders ...
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September 6, 2018
Starting broiler flocks on used litter, coupled with effective coccidiosis control and the use of trace minerals, can help minimize ...
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August 31, 2018
With the removal of antibiotics in the hatchery in “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) programs, the bacterium Escherichia coli is becoming ...
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August 23, 2018
John Smith, DVM, poultry veterinarian for Alectryon in Baldwin, Georgia, shared ideas with Poultry Health Today on two changes in ...
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August 17, 2018
Coccidiosis can be controlled in broilers without antibiotics as long as producers pay closer attention to hatchery coccidiosis vaccination procedures, ...
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August 16, 2018
Reovirus is mutating every 2 to 3 years, which is making it difficult to protect broilers from the effects of ...
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August 8, 2018
Placing paper under water lines increases water consumption by baby chicks, but only for the first 3 or 4 hours ...
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August 2, 2018
Alternative products for coccidiosis control remain the focus of research, but so far, the results are inconsistent, Sam Hendrix, DVM, ...
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July 27, 2018
Adding windows to poultry houses is an inexpensive way to improve the environment for broilers and possibly improve productivity, according ...
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July 26, 2018
Footpad dermatitis is more likely to be a problem among broilers grown to an older age, but it can be ...
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July 2, 2018
Inadequate coccidiosis protection in pullets can lead to health issues ranging from uneven weight gain to mortality. Recent trials show ...
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June 20, 2018
The US poultry industry is reporting more problems with virulent Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), Naola Ferguson, DVM, associate professor at the University of Georgia, told Poultry Health Today.
MS causes upper-respiratory disease, leg problems, liver ...
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June 14, 2018
While the poultry and livestock sectors have drawn the ire of consumer and medical groups for the growth of antimicrobial ...
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May 24, 2018
Vaccination of broilers against Salmonella can help poultry producers reduce the pathogen’s prevalence at processing and may also benefit bird ...
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May 11, 2018
Contaminated chicken feathers and feet may be the primary vectors for transmitting Salmonella from poultry houses to processing plants, according ...
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May 4, 2018
Turkeys are suffering from coccidiosis due to a lack of available medications, according to Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, ...
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May 1, 2018
A long-awaited report on US poultry antibiotic usage and trends for 2016 is expected to be released by Rennier Associates, ...
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April 19, 2018
Not vaccinating broiler breeders for chicken anemia virus (CAV) because ELISA results show detectable antibodies could be asking for trouble, ...
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April 16, 2018
Most broiler producers know the economic impact of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens, particularly in birds raised without antibiotics.
Now researchers ...
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April 12, 2018
Woody breast is a relatively new disease that adversely affects meat quality during processing, but poultry scientists still don’t understand ...
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April 10, 2018
What comes to mind when you hear the word “biosecurity”?
Even though it’s a critically important subject, many poultry producers tune ...
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April 5, 2018
Two symposia focused on enteric disease in poultry will be held immediately prior to the 2018 American Association of Avian ...
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March 30, 2018
Infectious bursal disease, or IBD, is one of the most common yet most misunderstood diseases of poultry.
Kalen Cookson, DVM, a ...
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February 19, 2018
Farms affected by variant infectious bursal disease (IBD) viruses may find that currently available IBD vaccines aren’t always effective, said ...
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February 16, 2018
Control of infectious bronchitis (IB) requires good biosecurity, good management and rigorous administration of a vaccine that matches the circulating ...
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February 9, 2018
Skin lesions in turkeys open the door to Clostridium infections and clostridial dermatitis, the most important disease in the turkey ...
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February 6, 2018
H9N2, a low-pathogenic avian influenza virus common in parts of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, would be difficult ...
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January 25, 2018
Layer feed does not appear to be a likely vector for transmitting the avian influenza (AI) virus, based on research ...
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January 19, 2018
Identifying coccidial species by metagenomics can help producers fine-tune their coccidiosis-control programs, said Ryan Snyder, a graduate student in the ...
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January 11, 2018
Lysine hydrochloride is an essential amino acid used in poultry diets to help ensure balanced nutrition and flock performance. But ...
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January 2, 2018
Broilers raised on used litter develop better immunity to necrotic enteritis (NE) than birds raised on new litter when challenged ...
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December 25, 2017
Flocks raised without antibiotics (RWA) that received a non-ionophore anticoccidial after coccidiosis vaccination had fewer necrotic enteritis (NE) lesions, less ...
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December 21, 2017
A methodical approach to managing respiratory disease in poultry can help veterinarians avoid misinterpreting data and making mistakes, according to ...
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December 15, 2017
Sometimes the best way to identify disease problems is to use sentinel birds along with other diagnostic tools, but the ...
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December 12, 2017
New research by Callie McQuain, DVM, veterinarian and grad student at the University of Georgia, substantiates anecdotal field experience indicating ...
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November 14, 2017
Research into the immune response of chickens could help lead to strategies that enable chickens to resist infectious bronchitis (IB), ...
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November 10, 2017
Necrotic enteritis (NE) is not only a big problem in flocks raised without antibiotics, there’s a wide variation in how ...
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October 20, 2017
Daral Jackwood, PhD, a professor at Ohio State University, is best known in the global poultry industry as the go-to ...
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September 8, 2017
Alternative treatments may be the only long-term hope for managing blackhead in turkeys, said Robert Beckstead, PhD, turkey health specialist, ...
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August 29, 2017
The poultry industry is rife with job openings for veterinarians that can’t be filled, according to Mark Jackwood, PhD, University ...
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August 25, 2017
Producers raising flocks without antibiotics are finding new ways to manage gut health and coccidiosis with vaccination and anticoccidials, Greg ...
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August 3, 2017
Last year, at the recommendation of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, the US poultry industry switched from buffered peptone water ...
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August 2, 2017
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The US broiler industry has been steadily reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter on chicken parts since ...
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July 20, 2017
Sanderson Farms growers have been asked to stop driving their farm trucks off the farm to help prevent outbreaks of ...
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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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July 19, 2017
Ask any poultry producer about the most economically important disease in broilers, breeders or layers.
Infectious bronchitis (IB) almost always tops ...
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July 14, 2017
The trend toward “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) poultry production has no doubt spawned problems with necrotic enteritis (NE), but the ...
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July 11, 2017
The incidence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum is currently low in broiler and broiler breeder flocks thanks to decades of effort by ...
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July 2, 2017
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Sanitation is the key to success when a hatchery completely removes antibiotics from ...
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June 28, 2017
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Consumers advocating the use of slow-growth chickens mistakenly assume these birds have better ...
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June 27, 2017
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The US broiler industry has long relied on coccidial leakage to create immunity ...
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June 26, 2017
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While the all-or-nothing debate about the use of antibiotics in commercial poultry continues, ...
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June 19, 2017
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Biosecurity needs to be approached as a comprehensive process, not as a series ...
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June 15, 2017
Improving air quality in broiler houses may be an important way to reduce colonization of Salmonella Heidelberg, according to the ...
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June 8, 2017
The role of today’s technical services veterinarian needs to go beyond posting sessions, field trials, product support and customized disease-management ...
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May 3, 2017
Both conventional and organic processing methods reduced Campylobacter on broiler carcasses in a recent study by Purdue University.
In addition, there ...
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May 1, 2017
With more US poultry companies reducing or eliminating antibiotic use in the hatchery, poultry companies need to make an even ...
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