Czarick: Birds’ thermoneutral zone is part art, part science
By Michael Czarick
Extension Specialist – Engineering
University of Georgia
Department of Poultry Science
By Michael Czarick
Extension Specialist – Engineering
University of Georgia
Department of Poultry Science
The pathogen that caused spotty liver disease (SLD) in chickens from the 1950s to 1980s is re-emerging as a threat to poultry. Since 2018, Campylobacter hepaticus has been identified in laying birds in Iowa, Florida, Georgia and worldwide.
Research is uncovering new opportunities to optimize the brooding period for broilers. Brian Fairchild, PhD, University of Georgia, highlighted three key opportunities in a presentation at the 2024 PEAK conference, sponsored by Midwest Poultry Foundation.
The poultry industry is less resource-intensive than other forms of animal agriculture, yet sustainability practices are crucial within the industry to address environmental concerns, particularly greenhouse gas emissions.
Is diet the rising X factor for optimizing immunity in poultry? Researchers at the Southern Poultry Research Group (SPRG) in Athens, Georgia, are building a strong case, via a growing body of research shedding new light on how diet influences the traditional pathogen-host-environment triangle for assessing disease risk.
In cage-free systems, it’s not only the birds that are moving around more freely. Bacterial transmission is also quicker and more efficient when birds roam uninhibited in large groups, underlining the importance of effective disease management.
Controlling foodborne pathogens in poultry requires nearly identical approaches whether production is conventional or antibiotic-free, according to Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD, president of the Southern Poultry Research Group, Inc.
Post-mortem examinations are essential for maintaining a comprehensive, targeted flock-health program. But when it comes to managing viral diseases, is it enough to look at the bursa?
Novel disinfection strategies — electrostatic disinfection (ED) and cold fog (CF) disinfection — could help improve hatchability, reduce chronic respiratory disease (CRD) incidence and improve overall health outcomes for poultry, according to a recent Poultry Science report.
Ceva Animal Health has started antigen production for an experimental autogenous vaccine to fight the emerging avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) disease.
A prebiotic derived from brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) has shown potential in reducing the prevalence of Salmonella Enteritidis in broilers.
The global poultry industry spends billions of dollars annually to help ensure flock health, welfare, efficiency and performance. Faced with rising costs, a major US poultry company recently partnered with Ancera to monitor the effectiveness of its program for controlling coccidiosis.
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