Tag Archive: coccidiosis, disease resistance, E. maxima, welfare
... Fresh approach to coccidiosis needed to tackle increase in broiler gut damage
Nov 28, 2018Susan SpiegelComments 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.... Natural disease resistance could be bred into chickens, scientists say
Jul 20, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Natural disease resistance could be bred into chickens, scientists say
Selecting birds that are naturally more resistant to disease could help the poultry industry reduce antibiotics use in the future, say researchers.