... Emerging disease trends come under focus in latest version of industry ‘bible’
Nov 30, 2020Susan Spiegel
Referred to as “the bible of poultry disease,” the 14th edition of Diseases of Poultry has been updated to reflect evolving health and management challenges facing producers today.
... AAAP issues call for papers for 2019 conference
Oct 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
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.
... AAAP endorses AVMA’s definition of antimicrobial stewardship
Jul 28, 2018Susan Spiegel
The AAAP has endorsed the AVMA Definition of Antimicrobial Stewardship and accompanying policy document, Core Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine.
... World’s poultry health experts flock to Denver for 61st AAAP conference
Jun 30, 2018Susan Spiegel
Poultry health professionals from more than 25 countries will gather in Denver, Colorado, July 13-17, to get the latest research, innovations and insights on disease management, biosecurity,...
... AAAP plans to take more proactive approach in poultry health, welfare conversations
Mar 19, 2018Susan Spiegel
The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) plans to increase its public presence and become a trusted source of information for consumers about the science behind poultry health.
... New colorful reference book from AAAP helps pinpoint avian diseases
Jan 09, 2018Susan Spiegel
The AAAP has published a new reference book, Gross Pathology of Avian Diseases: Text and Atlas, authored by Tahseen Abdul-Aziz, DVM, PhD, and H. John Barnes, DVM, PhD, both of North Carolina State...
... AAAP inducts 19 more avian-health professionals into its Hall of Honor
Aug 05, 2017Susan Spiegel
Recognizing their many contributions to the world poultry industry, the American Association of Avian Pathologists recently inducted 19 more avian-health professionals into its Hall of Honor.
... AAAP premieres video at 60th annual conference
Jul 25, 2017Susan Spiegel
A video saluting accomplishments of the American Association of Avian Pathologists made its debut on the closing night of the group’s 60th annual conference.
... Poultry veterinarians need to be the ‘voice of the birds’
Jul 20, 2017Susan Spiegel
Veterinarians need to be more proactive and be the “voice of the birds” on issues related to health and well-being, according to Nancy Reimers, DVM, chair of the Animal Welfare Committee, AAAP.
... Poultry disease specialists from more than 25 countries to gather in Indianapolis for 60th AAAP Conference
Jul 07, 2017Susan Spiegel
Poultry veterinarians and disease specialists from more than 25 countries will gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 21-25, for the 60th annual conference of the American Association of Avian...
... Symposium to focus on poultry veterinarian’s role in shaping public policy, government regulations, consumer perceptions
May 16, 2017Susan Spiegel
Today’s poultry veterinarians are being asked to do more than ensure flock health and welfare. They’re also lending their expertise to public policy discussions that steer government regulations...
... Foster Farms’ vet shares tips for managing a food-safety crisis in the poultry industry
Feb 05, 2017PHT Editor
You’re a veterinarian at a major poultry company that’s just been slammed by a food-safety crisis. Can you imagine what that’s like? And more important, would you know what to do?
... AAAP: Woody breast, similar broiler-muscle conditions not linked to infectious pathogens or food safety
Dec 22, 2016PHT Editor
Three well-defined, degenerative breast diseases of broiler chickens — woody breast, white striping and deep pectoral myopathy — are not associated with infectious or pathogenic agents, nor do...
... AAAP issues statement on misleading marketing claim for chicken
Dec 22, 2016PHT Editor
So, which chicken is healthier and safer for consumers — the brand with the no-nonsense label or the premium brand that claims its chickens were “raised without added hormones”?
... AAAP honors more than 30 scientists for outstanding work in avian medicine
Aug 20, 2016PHT Editor
The American Association of Avian Pathologists saluted scientific achievements of its members last week with an awards luncheon at the association’s 59th annual conference. A few highlights: Nik...
... AAAP inducts 27 avian medicine professionals into new Hall of Honor
Aug 15, 2016PHT Editor
The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) this week announced the first 27 inductees into the association’s newly formed Hall of Honor.
... Broiler study shows challenges and potential of drug-free production
Jul 08, 2016PHT Editor
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
... AAAP-AVMA antimicrobial guidelines stress good management, judicious use
Dec 15, 2014PHT Editor
Recent guidelines from the American Association of Avian Pathologists and the American Veterinary Medical Association outline the judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials while focusing on the...
