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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.

Hofacre: Why on-farm control is needed for Campylobacter in broilers

On-farm research reveals a tough road ahead for broiler farms trying to reduce levels of Campylobacter jejuni, the major cause of bacterial foodborne illness in humans in the US, according to the CDC.

Using food waste as protein source could help layer industry improve sustainability

Waste products from restaurants and bakeries could be promising, low-cost protein sources for laying hens without compromising performance, North Carolina State University research suggests.

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.

Hut enrichments, variable lighting can aid broiler-chick welfare

Huts are a favored enrichment of birds in broiler houses and can have a positive impact on welfare, according to University of Arkansas research.

Early infection by parasite worsens outcomes for young turkeys

Earlier infection by the protozoan parasite Cochlosoma anatis, which is widespread on turkey farms in the eastern US, appears to result in worse outcomes for young birds.

Outdoor risks may explain spotty liver disease cases in Georgia layers

The outdoor environment presents risks to pasture-raised layers that are associated with outbreaks of spotty liver disease (SLD), according to research presented at the 2023 IPSF.

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