... Limiting E. coli transmission from hen to offspring
Jun 04, 2022Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX: An interview with Henrik Christensen, PhD, DVSc, University of Copenhagen, on the effect of Poulvac E. coli on bird health, laying performance and hatching results.
... Colibacillosis control in egg-laying chickens: A new tool in our toolbox
May 25, 2022Susan Spiegel
By Paul McMullin, MVB, MSc, DPMP, DiplECPVS, FRCVS, Consultant Veterinarian, Poultry Health International
... E. coli vaccination reduces bacteria populations, increases antibiotic susceptibility
Mar 02, 2022Susan Spiegel
A modified-live E. coli vaccine helps reduce E. coli counts in broiler chickens and turkeys and can significantly increase susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics, according to new field...
... Four-year study highlights value of vaccinating turkeys against E.coli
Feb 15, 2022Susan Spiegel
Vaccinating turkeys against colibacillosis with the modified-live E. coli vaccine has economic and animal welfare benefits, according to a retrospective, 4-year study conducted on 37 French turkey...
... Gut microbiota changes linked to E. coli vaccination may support gut health, broiler immune response
Jul 22, 2021Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 13: A recent study found that administering a live Escherichia coli vaccine by spray produced marked, consistent changes in the intestinal microbiota of broilers.
... E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
May 15, 2021Susan Spiegel
According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost their bottom lines.
... Studies in 32 million birds show returns on vaccinating broilers for E. coli
Oct 22, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 8: In studies conducted in more than 32 million broiler chickens in Italy and the US, vaccination with Poulvac® E. coli yielded a positive return on investment.
... Vaccination with Poulvac® E. coli yields economic benefits in broilers
Jul 07, 2020Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES, Issue 7: Vaccinating broilers against Escherichia coli yielded a favorable return on investment in a recent trial
... Failure of maternal antibodies to protect against E. coli infection highlights need for early protection
Feb 13, 2020Susan Spiegel
New studies in broiler chicks show that maternal antibodies to Escherichia coli do not prevent infection.
... Tips for ensuring best field vaccination results with Poulvac® ST or Poulvac® E. coli
Sep 12, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 12: An interview with Lloyd Keck, DVM, ACPV, consulting veterinarian, on ensuring the best field vaccination results against Salmonella and E. coli.
... Three-pronged E. coli strategy to help cut losses, improve profitability
Oct 11, 2017Susan Spiegel
Managing Escherichia coli infection in commercial poultry flocks has to be tackled on three fronts to help cut losses and improve profitability, says Allan Ball, of the Slate Hall Veterinary Practice...
... Breeder E. coli vaccination boosts broiler health
Jul 06, 2017Susan Spiegel
Vaccination of broiler breeders against Escherichia coli helps improve the health of their progeny, reports a veterinarian in South Africa.
... Vaccination helping to reduce mortality rates from E. coli in France’s layer flocks
Apr 04, 2017PHT Editor
Four out of five health problems in layer flocks in France are related to Escherichia coli, according to Jocelyn Marguerie, DVM.
... E. coli vaccine reduced colibacillosis lesions and mortality in turkeys
Feb 07, 2017PHT Editor
A modified-live Escherichia coli vaccine for turkeys was demonstrated to be safe and effectively reduced the incidence of lesions and mortality due to colibacillosis, according to recent studies.
... Modified-live E. coli vaccine found safe, effective for water administration to chickens
Jan 15, 2017PHT Editor
A modified-live vaccine indicated for active immunization against infections caused by Escherichia coli 078 is safe and also effective when administered in drinking water, according to results of a...
... E. coli vaccine stable when rehydrated with diverse water types or combined with coccidiosis vaccine
Jan 06, 2016PHT Editor
A modified-live Escherichia coli vaccine remained “extremely” stable when rehydrated with diverse types of water and when it was combined with a coccidiosis vaccine, indicate the results of a...
