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USDA scientist: Gut’s role in poultry health is a multifactorial, delicate balance

The diet and gut drive a bird’s growth, but they also play a role in the immune system and physiology of the animal, which influences health and disease outcomes.

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.

Woody breast syndrome is declining, but still in need of answers

The poultry sector has made progress reducing incidence of woody breasts, but it still impacts a significant portion of fillets.

Study provides new insight into insect vectors of broiler disease

Darkling beetle species were the most abundant type of insect recorded in a study exploring potential vectors of Histomonas meleagridis, the protozoan pathogen which causes the common broiler breeder disease histomoniasis.

Profiling Salmonella serotypes in broiler processing may aid surveillance, tracing

Nikki Shariat, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia, presented her research on profiling Salmonella serotypes through broiler processing at the 2023 IPPE.

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.

Broiler diets low in crude protein may get boost from individual nonessential amino acid supplementation

A new study led by poultry scientists at the University of Hohenheim suggests it is possible to reduce crude protein in broiler diets while still encouraging bird growth.

Wood heat exchangers promote drier litter, better footpad quality

External wood heat exchangers have a positive effect on broiler production compared to radiant propane brooders, which are generally used to heat US poultry houses.

Increasing carbon dioxide levels in incubators cuts woody breast incidence

Injecting CO2 into incubators can cut the incidence of woody breast — a muscle condition posing a challenge for the broiler industry.

Ultrasonic water meters highlight management issues affecting young birds

Ultrasonic water meters have a modest cost, but they’re an effective tool to tackle a variety of issues early in the life of birds in production.

Study sheds new light on how avian reovirus affects gut microbiome

Infection with avian reovirus leads to reduced bacterial diversity in birds’ guts — a possible explanation for how disease caused by the pathogen is aggravated by intestinal disturbance.

Achieving success with coccidiosis vaccination in antibiotic-free systems

By TJ Gaydos, DVM, MAM, DACPV
Gaydos Technical Services, LLC
Dallas, TX

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