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Lysophospholipid supplementation promotes growth in turkey poults fed low metabolizable-energy diets

Finding the right balance of economics and growth performance is key when developing turkey poult diets. Limiting the metabolizable energy content is one way to reduce costs, but that can also reduce the young birds’ growth potential. Lysophospholipid supplementation could be the answer.

Merck Animal Health launches experimental autogenous vaccine for avian metapneumovirus type B

Merck Animal Health reports that the USDA has approved the manufacturing and sale of Cambridge Technologies’ experimental autogenous vaccine in the US for the emerging and deadly avian metapneumovirus type B, impacting broilers, broiler breeders, layers and turkey breeders.

Identifying and managing late-stage E. coli mortalities in layers

When weekly mortality rates in layer flocks older than 50 weeks start creeping up over 0.3%, producers and veterinarians should be suspicious. According to Eric Gingerich, DVM, Cargill’s Diamond V, these numbers could indicate the presence of Escherichia coli.

Plant-extract product could aid fight against two major poultry diseases

Coccidiosis and histomoniasis are ubiquitous problems for poultry producers. Recent studies have suggested that using a blend of plant extracts could help reduce symptoms of infection and improve production outcomes.

Jackwood: Proper breeder vaccination, minimizing susceptibility window keys to preventing IBD immune suppression

The message is clear and one that Daral Jackwood, PhD, The Ohio State University, has delivered for years: Young chickens need maternal immunity to protect them from immunosuppression and secondary diseases caused by infectious bursal disease.

Is it time to rethink premise depopulation in HPAI outbreaks?

With a price tag of over $1 billion for indemnity payments, the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is expensive. Is premise depopulation still the way to manage HPAI?

New focus on the mental strain of humane endings in animal-health work

Euthanizing animals can be a psychologically traumatic experience for veterinarians — and mass-depopulation events such as those associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are putting the issue front of mind.

Georgia producer’s dual Mycoplasma outbreak offers lessons for wider industry

A dual case of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae in a broiler breeder flock in northeast Georgia exposed expensive biosecurity shortfalls of which producers should take heed.

Impact of multi-strain direct-fed microbial against Salmonella

Broilers fed a microbial supplement of four probiotic strains had a lower incidence of Salmonella and higher expression of proteins associated with immunity, according to research presented at the 2024 IPSF by Kevin Bolek, PhD, microbials innovation director for Phibro Animal Health.

‘Cracking the code’ for better cocci control requires sharper focus on minor species

A sharper focus on minor coccidiosis species may be the key to improving management of this persistent parasitic disease and improving gut health, feed conversion and flock performance.

Egg-laying-hen housing systems: What does the gut say?

Change is constant and there’s always a learning curve. Such was the case around 2017, as pressure built toward more cage-free housing systems for egg-laying hens along with the push to reduce antibiotics or antibiotic substances in animal diets.

Prebiotics, probiotics reduce negative effects of heat stress on layers

Laying hens exposed to prolonged heat waves experience adverse health effects that lead to health issues and reduced productivity. Many studies show that probiotics improve intestinal integrity due to lactic acid production and the competitive exclusion of pathogens.

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