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High dose of phytase yields benefits in broiler study

Feeding broilers a high dose of a bacterial 6-phytase alongside a xylanase-glucanase enzyme combination resulted in performance improvements and cost savings, in a field study.

Light spectrum, intensity affect turkey reproductive performance

Turkeys are seasonal breeders, meaning exposure to a long-day photoperiod triggers the reproductive response. The challenge is that the photoreceptors are deep within the brain. The light must therefore penetrate the skull and brain tissue to elicit a response.

Bioluminescence shows vertical transmission of S. Reading in turkeys

A multistate salmonella outbreak in the US due to the consumption of contaminated turkey products spurred a joint effort between the Centers for Disease Control and the turkey industry to identify an untraditional serotype of Salmonella, S. enterica serotype Reading (S. Reading).

Studies at Tyson shows variable lighting, enrichment huts aid broiler welfare, productivity

Continuous lighting is commonplace in commercial broiler houses, but is that what’s best for the birds?

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.

Vivek Kuttappan, DVM, PhD, Cargill poultry technology lead, said postbiotics — biologically inactive proteins, peptides or enzymes that are typically found in fermented foods — have been shown to have numerous benefits that support bird gut health, immune systems and overall productivity.

Postbiotics offer ‘next level’ solutions to poultry industry challenges

Utilizing postbiotic feed additives in poultry diets could help producers find customized solutions to challenges facing the poultry industry, according to an expert in poultry gut health.

Passive protection key to successful IBD (Gumboro) control in breeders, broilers

By Don Ritter, DVM
Poultry Business Solutions LLC
Norfolk, Virginia

NCC offers tips for educating consumers about poultry vaccination

The National Chicken Council recently developed a Q&A on vaccines to help veterinarians, producers and others involved in live production educate their families, friends and communities about their usage in poultry production.

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.

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Light spectrum, intensity affect turkey reproductive performance

Studies at Tyson shows variable lighting, enrichment huts aid broiler welfare, productivity

Passive protection key to successful IBD (Gumboro) control in breeders, broilers

NCC offers tips for educating consumers about poultry vaccination

Egg-drop syndrome seen on US broiler breeder farm

10 steps for successful fowl cholera vaccination

Selecting for water efficiency offers promise in broilers

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Dry hydrogen peroxide ‘viable alternative’ to formaldehyde in commercial poultry hatcheries

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Dry hydrogen peroxide ‘viable alternative’ to formaldehyde in commercial poultry hatcheries

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Dry hydrogen peroxide ‘viable alternative’ to formaldehyde in commercial poultry hatcheries