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Selecting for water efficiency offers promise in broilers

Selecting broilers for water-conversion ratio has no effect on other economically important traits, potentially paving the way for a route to greater sustainability in production.

Researchers investigate new options for bed bug control in poultry houses

There are many pests and pathogens to monitor on poultry farms, but bed bugs typically aren’t top of mind. Nevertheless, bed bug infestations have been resurfacing in US poultry farms. Does that present a health, performance or welfare problem for flocks?

Management, vaccines are keys to fowl cholera prevention

Fowl cholera is a bacterial disease of poultry that commonly affects chickens around 15 weeks of age and older, but it can impact birds as young as 6 weeks, cautions Charlie Broussard, DVM, Merck Animal Health.

Five steps to address low-grade fowl cholera in poultry

Even with the best flock-management and vaccination protocols, fowl cholera can occasionally find a crack in the system. Chronic, low-grade cholera problems can materialize, or occasional breaks in breeder flocks can suddenly appear.

Understanding post-vaccination ‘takes’ critical for managing fowl cholera

Vaccination is key to managing fowl cholera in poultry. For a program to be successful, however, it’s critical to train vaccination crews to monitor vaccine “takes” or major cutaneous reactions within a flock — no easy task with today’s employee shortages and rotating vaccination crews.

Smart ag technologies for poultry take data collection, management to new level

Smart ag technologies offer production and research benefits by providing real-time data on individual birds and at the flock level to optimize production, animal health and well-being, food safety and the environment.

Why does mortality from blackhead differ in chickens and turkeys?

Chongxiao (Sean) Chen, DVM, PhD, assistant professor/extension specialist with University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science, presented his research on blackhead disease in poultry during the 2023 IPPE.

UGA study shows every-day feeding yields gains for young broiler-breeders

Every-day feeding programs have benefits for broiler-breeder pullets as they approach sexual maturity, according to University of Georgia Research.

Histomonosis outbreak in breeder pullets leads to high economic losses

The incidence of Histomona meleagridis in chickens may be lower than turkeys, but its economic impact can be substantial when breeder pullets are infected.

Hofacre: Why on-farm control is needed for Campylobacter in broilers

On-farm research reveals a tough road ahead for broiler farms trying to reduce levels of Campylobacter jejuni, the major cause of bacterial foodborne illness in humans in the US, according to the CDC.

Enrichment changes behavior of birds on restricted-feed diets

Enriching pens impacts the behavior of broiler breeders on restricted-feeding regimes, the results of a University of Georgia study suggest.

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Selecting for water efficiency offers promise in broilers

Smart ag technologies for poultry take data collection, management to new level

UGA study shows every-day feeding yields gains for young broiler-breeders

Histomonosis outbreak in breeder pullets leads to high economic losses

Hofacre: Why on-farm control is needed for Campylobacter in broilers

Enrichment changes behavior of birds on restricted-feed diets

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Poultry researchers: There’s no safe amount of moldy corn for laying hens

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Poultry researchers: There’s no safe amount of moldy corn for laying hens

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Poultry researchers: There’s no safe amount of moldy corn for laying hens