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Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no antibiotics ever’ systems
Dec 25, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no antibiotics ever’ systems
Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no antibiotics ever” production, wholesale automation is likely to be required.
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Study: Day length during brooding did not impact broiler performance
Oct 20, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Study: Day length during brooding did not impact broiler performance
Extended day length during the brooding period is thought to benefit broilers’ long-term performance and well-being. However, a University of Georgia study has re-evaluated that idea.
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Recombinant vaccines for poultry: How to maximize results
Sep 22, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Recombinant vaccines for poultry: How to maximize results
Proper vaccine handling, dosage and administration are key to ensuring thorough and effective coverage. That statement is particularly true when talking about recombinant-vector vaccines.
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Light impacts behavior in cage-free aviaries
Jul 20, 2022Susan SpiegelComments Off on Light impacts behavior in cage-free aviaries
Birds can move out of the reach of the workers’ hands in a multi-tier aviary system, so employees have to climb into the system to get to them. Researchers from Michigan State studied light...
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Early infectious bronchitis virus infection causes more severe false layer syndrome
Dec 22, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Early infectious bronchitis virus infection causes more severe false layer syndrome
Exposure to IBV has been linked with cases of false-layer syndrome, where large cysts in the oviduct prevent birds from laying eggs.
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Essential adjustments that improve IB vaccine efficacy in broilers
Dec 05, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Essential adjustments that improve IB vaccine efficacy in broilers
A few essential adjustments in the way infectious bronchitis vaccines are handled and administered at the hatchery can improve vaccine efficacy.
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Going with the flow: How to maximize the effectiveness of spray vaccination
Nov 10, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Going with the flow: How to maximize the effectiveness of spray vaccination
Attention to detail is vital when it comes to ensuring that spray vaccinations against respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis are as effective as they can possibly be, according to...
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Hatchery tips for successful transition to NAE production
Sep 16, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Hatchery tips for successful transition to NAE production
Preventing birds from getting sick is perhaps the biggest challenge encountered when transitioning from conventional to “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production.
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Hatcheries in NAE production systems can’t cut corners on cleaning, husbandry
Aug 04, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Hatcheries in NAE production systems can’t cut corners on cleaning, husbandry
Hatcheries providing chicks for no antibiotics ever (NAE) production need to be meticulous with cleanliness and good husbandry practices in order for the program to succeed.
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Study: Larger particles in starter feed lead to better performance
Jul 08, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Study: Larger particles in starter feed lead to better performance
Starter feed of larger particles consumed by young chicks is associated with better performance during the lifetime of broiler birds, according to a study conducted at Mississippi State University.
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Seasonal management in hatchery critical to improving chick viability
Jul 07, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Seasonal management in hatchery critical to improving chick viability
Optimizing hatchery conditions throughout the year is crucial to limiting chick mortality and maintaining long-term bird viability, according to a poultry health expert.
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Good gut health starts before hatch, expert says
Mar 12, 2021Susan SpiegelComments Off on Good gut health starts before hatch, expert says
To establish good gut health, measures to promote a healthy microbiome can’t begin soon enough, an expert reports.
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Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says
Aug 20, 2020Susan SpiegelComments Off on Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says
Focusing on chick quality from the moment eggs enter the incubator is critical to ensuring birds have the best chance of being healthy and productive in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) systems.
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Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs
Sep 10, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Wet bulb reservoirs can be source of bacterial contamination for hatching eggs
Wet-bulb reservoirs in hatchery incubators should be included in the bacterial-monitoring program to ensure they aren’t the source of egg-shell contamination.
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Ensuring chick quality in NAE production
Jul 30, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Ensuring chick quality in NAE production
The increase in 7-day chick mortality that has come along with the elimination of antibiotics requires a focus on containing bacteria that start in the layer house.
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Four areas of hatchery management to help achieve better biosecurity
May 23, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Four areas of hatchery management to help achieve better biosecurity
Diligent attention to four areas of hatchery management — egg-pack quality, incubation, sanitation and in ovo vaccination — can go a long way.
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Hatchery hygiene helps limit broiler E. coli mortality risk
Apr 24, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Hatchery hygiene helps limit broiler E. coli mortality risk
Disinfecting eggs and improving overall hygiene in the hatchery could dramatically reduce the risk of mortality linked to E. coli infections, scientists say.
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Dirty chick boxes can be source of Salmonella at hatcheries
Apr 12, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Dirty chick boxes can be source of Salmonella at hatcheries
Dirty chick boxes at hatcheries can be a source of Salmonella, but the risk was still lower than expected in a study conducted at one US hatchery.
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Lameness in poultry can start in the hatchery
Feb 27, 2019Susan SpiegelComments Off on Lameness in poultry can start in the hatchery
Lameness in poultry is often associated with bird weight, bacterial infections or the condition of the litter, but it actually begins much earlier in the bird’s life — often in the hatchery.
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Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
Oct 22, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
Higher 7-day mortality from bacterial infections in the hatchery is no reason to stop in ovo vaccination for Marek’s and other diseases, according to a consulting poultry veterinarian.
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E. coli becoming more common with rise in ‘no antibiotics ever’ programs
Aug 31, 2018Susan SpiegelComments Off on E. coli becoming more common with rise in ‘no antibiotics ever’ programs
With the removal of antibiotics in the hatchery in “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) programs, the bacterium Escherichia coli is becoming more of a problem at many broiler complexes.
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Getting the hatchery ready for ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ production
Jul 02, 2017Susan SpiegelComments Off on Getting the hatchery ready for ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ production
Sanitation is the key to success when a hatchery completely removes antibiotics from its process, Josh Mulkey told Poultry Health Today.
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Hatchery expert offers tips for fighting bacteria, improving biosecurity
May 01, 2017PHT EditorComments Off on Hatchery expert offers tips for fighting bacteria, improving biosecurity
With more US poultry companies reducing or eliminating antibiotic use in the hatchery, poultry companies need to make an even greater effort to guard against costly bacterial infections.
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Tyson vet shares experiences with antibiotic-free broilers
Jun 02, 2016PHT EditorComments Off on Tyson vet shares experiences with antibiotic-free broilers
Producing Salmonella-free chicks without antibiotics is a delicate procedure — sort of a little like baking a cake, says Scott Gustin, DVM, director of veterinary services for Tyson.
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Economic benefits of early chick placement
Jan 30, 2015PHT EditorComments Off on Economic benefits of early chick placement
Taylor Barbosa, DVM, of Zoetis looks at research showing the benefits getting chicks on the floor as soon as possible.