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Wood heat exchangers promote drier litter, better footpad quality

External wood heat exchangers have a positive effect on broiler production compared to radiant propane brooders, which are generally used to heat US poultry houses.

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.

Ultrasonic water meters highlight management issues affecting young birds

Ultrasonic water meters have a modest cost, but they’re an effective tool to tackle a variety of issues early in the life of birds in production.

‘Machine vision’ technology shows promise for monitoring bird behaviors, health

University of Georgia scientists are honing machine learning approaches to track cage-free layers’ natural behaviors.

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

UGA study shows every-day feeding yields gains for young broiler-breeders

Every-day feeding programs have benefits for broiler-breeder pullets as they approach sexual maturity, according to University of Georgia research.

UGA poultry scientists pooling data, engineering to manage heat stress

Machine-learning approaches are providing new insight into bird comfort during loading and transportation, which could reduce losses due to overheating.

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.

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