... Preventive measures are only option for combatting key parasites in turkeys
Aug 19, 2019Jennifer Grullon
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...
... Studies in chickens could lead to blackhead control in turkeys
Jul 26, 2019Jennifer Grullon
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.
... Controlling coccidiosis helps prevent histomoniasis in broiler pullets
Sep 04, 2018Jennifer Grullon
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...
... Blackhead disease causes reduced egg production in layer hens
Aug 03, 2018Jennifer Grullon
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...
... Loose stools linked to blackhead disease transmission in turkeys
May 17, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Enteric inflammation and loose stools can affect the rate that turkeys contract blackhead disease.
... Alternative therapies called best long-term hope for blackhead disease in turkeys
Sep 08, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Alternative treatments may be the only long-term hope for managing blackhead in turkeys, said Robert Beckstead, PhD, turkey health specialist, North Carolina State University.
... Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
Apr 24, 2017Jennifer Grullon
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.
