... Good flock management key to managing Mycoplasma synoviae resurgence
Apr 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
Broiler producers need to take a fresh look at housing conditions and bird management to help counter the resurgence of Mycoplasma synoviae linked to an increase in raised without antibiotics (RWA)...
... Non-ionophore anticoccidial may help manage necrotic enteritis in RWA flocks
Dec 25, 2017Susan Spiegel
Flocks raised without antibiotics (RWA) that received a non-ionophore anticoccidial after coccidiosis vaccination had fewer necrotic enteritis (NE) lesions, less mortality and better feed conversion...
... Managing coccidiosis successfully in poultry raised without antibiotics
Aug 25, 2017Susan Spiegel
Producers raising flocks without antibiotics are finding new ways to manage gut health and coccidiosis with vaccination and anticoccidials, said Greg Mathis, PhD, coccidiosis specialist.
... ‘Raised without antibiotics’ marketing has nothing to do with science
Jul 28, 2017PHT Editor
By David French, DVM
Staff Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms
... Antibiotic issues broaden poultry veterinarians’ role
Apr 18, 2017PHT Editor
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
... Are there practical alternatives to ionophores?
Nov 05, 2016PHT Editor
Proponents of raising broilers without ionophores and other antibiotics have proposed putting more emphasis on farm management, biosecurity and alternatives to anticoccidials.
... Tyson Foods balancing antibiotic use, animal stewardship
Dec 15, 2015PHT Editor
Tyson Foods aims to remove all human-used antibiotics from poultry production but will make exceptions for sick poultry when no other treatment would be effective.
... Are ionophores antibiotics? That depends on whom you ask
Sep 28, 2015PHT Editor
In the EU — a market often perceived to be less tolerant of antibiotic use in food animals than the US — antibiotics used for growth promotion were banned in 2006. However, certain ionophores,...
... 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.
... Omitting ionophores raises ethical conflicts for veterinarians
Sep 28, 2015PHT Editor
Some advocacy groups believe that more restaurants and foodservice companies should follow the lead of Chipotle, Panera and Chick-fil-A, which only buy chickens raised without any products classified...
