A new rapid testing method is helping poultry producers detect Salmonella faster and more efficiently than ever before. The method, developed by Ceva Animal Health, dramatically shortens turnaround time while reducing testing costs by nearly two-thirds, according to James Mills, scientist at Ceva Animal Health.
Commercial trials have demonstrated the efficacy of Avert® NE from Huvepharma against necrotic enteritis in commercial broiler facilities. David Smith, DVM, MS, director of poultry technical services at Huvepharma discussed these trials, which evaluated livability and zootechnical performance of birds given the vaccine, pointing to improvements in vaccinated flocks compared to unvaccinated birds.
In a Poultry Science Association webinar, Todd Applegate, PhD, assistant dean for international programs and department head of poultry science at the University of Georgia, shared his findings of a literature review on mycotoxins and discussed future research needs.
A “Viewpoints” article
by Allison Pullin, PhD
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Three of the five most popular news articles on Modern Poultry in 2025 were provided by industry sponsors, reports Carly Feeks, publisher of the rapidly growing website.
The gut microbiome is the new frontier in poultry research, and few people know more about it than Lisa Bielke, PhD, distinguished scholar of turkey health at North Carolina State University.
A “Viewpoints” article
by Michelle Kromm, DVM, MPH, MAM, DACPV
Food Forward, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, freezing conditions, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes, can affect poultry flocks in many ways. The severity of their impact depends on both the type of event and the geographic location.
A layered IBD vaccine strategy that combines recombinant vaccines with targeted live vaccines can build a more robust and adaptable line of defense, according to Alexandra Mendoza-Reilley, DVM, technical services poultry veterinarian at Merck Animal Health.
A “Rising Stars” article
by Xiaowen Ma, MS
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
Jose Linares, DVM, a diagnostician and technical services veterinarian at Ceva Animal Health, said pre-winter surveillance – including reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) testing, sequencing and processing-age serology – can help veterinarians and producers validate current IBV immunization strategies and ensure they are relevant and effective.
Behind every successful poultry operation is a dependable vaccine supply chain. But producing vaccines is no small feat — it requires precision, foresight and the ability to adapt to biological and regulatory challenges. Daniel Hamby, senior associate director of manufacturing science and technology at Boehringer Ingelheim, gives a behind-the-scenes look at vaccine production and explains what it takes to deliver consistent, high-quality products to the industry.
