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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.

Vaccination for highly pathogenic avian influenza

Penn State scientists field questions about HPAI vaccination’s potential

Three poultry scientists from Penn State University — Kayla Niel, DVM, Megan Lighty, DVM, PhD, and Jonathan Elissa, DVM — answer questions about HPAI vaccination and whether it should be considered for US flocks.

welfare guidelines for antibiotic-free production

Welfare guidelines needed for antibiotic-free production

By Allison N. Pullin, PhD
Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

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.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in waterfowl

Waterfowl Alert Network predicts HPAI risk for poultry farms

A new online tool called the Waterfowl Alert Network notifies poultry farms when the risk of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak is high.

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