... Biosecurity: ‘It doesn’t have to be boring’
Apr 10, 2018Susan Spiegel
Even though biosecurity is a critically important subject, many poultry producers tune it out — for the simple reason that it bores them, said Nathaniel Tablante, DVM, a professor and poultry...
... The case for built-up litter in US broiler complexes
Feb 18, 2018PHT Editor
By John A. Smith, DVM, MS, MAM
Alectryon, LLC
Baldwin, GA --
Built-up litter isn't necessarily negative. In fact, it may have multiple benefits...
... Should we tap the brakes on slow-growth chicken?
Jun 28, 2017Susan Spiegel
Consumers advocating the use of slow-growth chickens mistakenly assume these birds have better welfare conditions, said Terrence O’Keefe, editor and content director, Watt AgNet.
... Ionophores: The price of elimination
Sep 28, 2015PHT Editor
Published reports indicate that poultry operations not using any type of antibiotic, including ionophores, are indeed experiencing setbacks in production and flock welfare.
