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Texas Tech scientists uncovering Salmonella’s metabolic secrets for survival

Years of painstaking research to discover how Salmonella metabolically survive is yielding unusual insights into these resourceful bacteria.

Do minerals and vitamin C affect performance of heat-stressed broilers?

Researchers from Spain and the Netherlands performed a study to determine if adding a mineral and vitamin mix (AHS and Vitamin C) would have an effect on broiler performance in heat-stressed conditions.

Watch for ‘profound’ mental health strain on poultry producers

By Jeff Winton
Founder and Chairman, Rural Minds
Owner, Wall Street Dairy, LLC
Chautauqua County, New York

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?

Study looks at post-harvest methods to reduce Campylobacter on poultry products

Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of bacterial-derived gastroenteritis in the US, due to its ability to asymptomatically reside within the intestinal tracts of poultry.

ISU: Coinfections obscure cause of deaths in turkey finisher

The case of a turkey producer with 10-week-old turkeys experiencing respiratory distress and sudden death proved to be a difficult one to diagnose.

Interview: Embryologist discusses genetics initiative aiming to produce layer hens that yield females only

The keynote address of the 2023 Poultry Science Association conference featured Yuval Cinnamon, PhD, an Israeli embryologist leading a team of scientists that developed the first layer flock that produces females only.

A smartphone app that can identify and classify disease from pictures of chicken feces can help make accurate and swift disease diagnoses.

New app uses feces photos to help diagnose poultry diseases

A smartphone app that can identify and classify disease from pictures of chicken feces has been developed to aid poultry veterinarians and farmers in making accurate and swift disease diagnoses.

NCC: Get (and spread) the facts about avian influenza

Poultry producers are well aware of the catastrophic losses associated with avian influenza, but even those close to live production could benefit from a refresh on the virus’ transmission and control.

Mathis: Develop strategic plan before reintroducing ionophores

Modern Poultry editor Joseph Feeks sat down with coccidiosis guru Greg Mathis, PhD, Southern Poultry Research, Inc., at the 2023 PSA conference to talk about Tyson Foods’ plans to drop the NAE label and its potential impact on the industry’s use of ionophores.

Pekin duck research reveals heritability of feeding behaviors

A new study published in Poultry Science shows that body weight, residual feed intake and feeding behavior traits are all highly heritable traits in Pekin ducks.

Worried about HPAI? Watch the flock!

By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Independent Consultant
Laurel, MS

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