Change is constant and there’s always a learning curve. Such was the case around 2017, as pressure built toward more cage-free housing systems for egg-laying hens along with the push to reduce antibiotics or antibiotic substances in animal diets.
Laying hens exposed to prolonged heat waves experience adverse health effects that lead to health issues and reduced productivity. Many studies show that probiotics improve intestinal integrity due to lactic acid production and the competitive exclusion of pathogens.
With less than 2% of the US population involved in agriculture of any kind, the gap in knowledge and understanding of animal agriculture has widened dramatically, creating an opportunity for myths and misinformation to flourish.
Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a devastating disease characterized by severe gut inflammation and sudden death, which can lead to significant economic losses. A new instrument from Ancera can help identify Clostridium perfringens, the causative agent of NE, early enough to help producers treat or prevent NE.
Biosecurity is a continuous work in progress with protocols evolving over the years based on new research and experiences.
Ancera has released two new microbial-detection tools designed to identify and enumerate Clostridium perfringens and total viable bacteria (TVB) in poultry.
The field of phytogenic feed additives derived from unique plant compounds is yielding positive performance results in feed efficiency studies.
A technology from Cargill may overcome a barrier the layer industry has faced in understanding the nutrition and performance of its flocks, paving the way to reduced feed costs and higher egg production through better nutrition.
Minimizing bird stress is critical for maintaining good welfare and flock performance, but it’s especially critical when birds are less than 4 weeks old, a Virginia Tech study shows.
ImagoAI Inc. — a company based in Milpitas, California, specializing in hyperspectral imaging and AI technology — says it is collaborating with USDA to develop a hand-held device called GalaxyLyte, which makes mycotoxin testing accessible anywhere.
Scientists have uncovered a new pathway to address the challenge of managing broiler breeder feed intake to achieve a more optimal balance of growth, reproductivity and welfare.
Housing systems for laying hens in the United States (and more broadly across the world) are transitioning away from conventional cages to cage-free systems.
