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Gel beadlets show promise for coccidiosis vaccination

A novel automated gel-beadlet system for vaccinating chicks proved successful in providing uniform coverage against coccidiosis.

New data on Salmonella growth rates question current testing methods

Conventional diagnostic methods for detecting Salmonella in live poultry production typically rely on analyzing isolated bacterial colonies from enriched samples. Recent evidence, however, suggests these methods can overlook the presence of certain strains and serotypes.

UGA scientist: Day-length affects behavior, welfare of broilers

Light and dark cycles within a 24-hour period play a crucial role in maintaining physiological and behavioral rhythms in animals.

Multipronged strategy helps reduce inclusion body hepatitis

By Sara Throne, DVM, MAM, Dipl. ACPV
Simmons Foods, Inc.
Siloam Springs, AR, USA

Clearer picture emerging on how to tackle aMPV outbreak in US poultry

Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) has swept through production facilities across the US since its initial appearance in late 2023. aMPV infections can result in mass morbidity, significant egg drops and, in the most severe cases, mortalities.

Hoerr: Building poultry flock immunity requires much more than vaccines

Virtually everyone involved with live poultry production knows the importance of protecting layer, breeder and broiler flocks against infectious bursal disease. If left unchecked, it can cause listlessness, watery diarrhea, ruffled feathers and dehydration.

Full-fat, high-oleic soybeans may benefit both broiler and human health

By Muhammad Ali, DVM
PhD student
Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia

Feed storage and delivery impact pellet and nutrient distribution, broiler performance

Optimizing broiler growth and health requires a diet that delivers uniform nutrients to all birds. But that involves more than getting the diet formulation right.

Practical solutions for reducing DOAs at the processing plant

By Ken Opengart, DVM, PhD, DACPV
3 Birds Consulting
Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Broiler study shows litter moisture has limited effect on coccidiosis vaccine

Coccidiosis vaccination is a critical tool to mitigate economic losses for broiler producers. However, dry litter conditions and low placement densities can complicate successful vaccine replication and subsequent immunizing exposure.

Broilers fed saponins show better performance, efficacy in US, Germany studies

Research conducted in the US and Germany showed that feeding broilers Quillaja saponaria trees and Yucca schidigera plants improved performance, nutrient digestibility and the physical condition of their intestinal tract, both when the birds were healthy and when they faced a parasitic disease challenge.

Past guides the present to control recent avian metapneumovirus outbreak in turkeys

Past knowledge can provide useful insight to control the latest outbreak of avian metapneumovirus in the US poultry industry, according to two leading experts on the disease.

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