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Egg-drop syndrome seen on US broiler breeder farm

Egg-drop syndrome 1976 (EDS 76) was diagnosed in US broiler breeders — possibly the first incidence of its kind in the country.

10 steps for successful fowl cholera vaccination

Developing a thorough vaccination strategy for fowl cholera — one that includes selecting the right vaccine strain for the field challenge that the birds are facing and proper vaccine administration — is critical when managing this bacterial disease.

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.

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.

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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Egg-drop syndrome seen on US broiler breeder farm

10 steps for successful fowl cholera vaccination

Selecting for water efficiency offers promise in broilers

Five steps to address low-grade fowl cholera in poultry

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

Why does mortality from blackhead differ in chickens and turkeys?

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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