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Precision livestock farming: Taking poultry growing to the next level

By Tom Tabler, PhD
Professor, Extension Poultry Specialist
University of Tennessee Extension Service, Animal Science Department
Spring Hill, TN

Mapping histomoniasis outbreaks reveals increased risk of housing chickens within 1 mile of turkey flocks

Preventing disease transmission between flocks is a major goal of the poultry industry. One threat to bird health is the protozoan Histomonas meleagridis, which causes a disease called histomoniasis.

Necrotic enteritis, gengrenous dermatitis

Veterinarian shares experiences reducing NE, GD in broilers

After a decade studying how to reduce losses from necrotic enteritis and gangrenous dermatitis on broiler farms, Don Ritter, DVM, an independent consultant who heads Poultry Business Solutions, Norfolk, Virginia, believes the industry is finally making progress against these two clostridial diseases.

Researchers evaluate effects of variable-light intensity programs on broiler welfare

Light intensity has been shown to affect the activity of birds, but most studies have focused on constant light intensities to determine their effect on welfare.

Environmental factors have more sway in broilers’ microbiome than antibiotics

Environmental factors appear to have a bigger impact on the microbiome found in the digestive system of commercial broiler chickens than the use of antibiotic feed additives, according to a Canadian study.

Study suggests copper link to regional rise in broiler gizzard lesions

Levels of copper in broiler diets may be contributing to an increased incidence of gizzard lesions in the southeastern US.

Poultry scientists: Few hours of darkness a day does not harm broiler chicks

Broiler chicks can be provided between 1 to 4 hours of darkness a day without negative consequences, according to a recent study.

Poultry scientists investigate microbial presence in low, high stocking densities for free-range layers

As consumer demand for eggs from free-range chickens grows, a big question lingers: what is the best stocking density for chickens in free-range conditions?

Managing day-old chicks’ thermal environment for optimum health and performance

By Michael Czarick
Extension Specialist – Engineering
University of Georgia
Department of Poultry Science

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.

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.

How does visual perception of laying hens affect resource usage in cage-free housing?

Geneticists have been trying, with little success, to determine and select egg layer strains that will perform well in cage-free production systems because there are numerous unknown factors which influence a hens’ performance.

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