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USDA shifts additional $502 million to HPAI surveillance, control

USDA has announced plans to provide an additional $502 million to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza in the US.

Poultry scientists present latest research to benefit poultry health, welfare

Innovation, welfare and sustainability were on full display at the 2023 conference of the American Association of Avian Pathologists.

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.

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.

Decoded chicken genome may drive breakthroughs in health, performance

A UC Davis team has comprehensively cataloged available genomic information on chickens, which could help bring about improvements in the poultry sector.

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.

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

Poultry scientists are taking a close look at moldy corn in an effort to better protect animal and human health.

Biosecurity, detection and response remain pillars of HPAI control in US

Biosecurity remains the best tool for combating highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses in the US, according to a government expert.

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.

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

In ovo probiotics may help curb Campylobacter in poultry

Hoping to raise the bar for Campylobacter control, a poultry scientist at Clemson University is researching the use of probiotics to improve poultry gut health and control foodborne pathogens.

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