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New probiotic shown to improve digestion in poultry, swine

A novel probiotic has been developed as a direct-fed microbial in both poultry and swine feed to improve gut health and weight-gain efficiency, according to the University of Arkansas.

Stocking density is a critical factor to consider for optimum welfare of commercial broilers

Stocking density is a key determinant of profits from a broiler operation as revenues per unit of space increase with increasing stocking density. However, overcrowding due to high stocking density can lead to negative behavior and welfare consequences.

Hofacre: Meeting new regulatory demands to control Salmonella ‘not that complicated’

Meeting tougher demands by the USDA’s FSIS to control Salmonella doesn’t warrant reinventing the wheel, according to Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD, president of the Southern Poultry Research Group, Inc.

Czarick: 18 ways poultry growers have increased sustainability

By Michael Czarick
Extension Engineer – Poultry
University of Georgia
Department of Poultry Science

Unique approach of adding phytase to feed with reduced need for phosphate in broiler diets

Reducing the use of phosphate in feed can increase the security of raw material supply, cut costs and reduce farming’s environmental impact. But can this be done effectively without compromising bird health and welfare?

Pre-slaughter welfare of broilers

The pre-slaughter phase for broiler chickens is a period that contains many stressors and risks for animal welfare. Understanding the factors that can lead to negative welfare outcomes is important to make improvements in broiler chicken welfare during the pre-slaughter phase.

Jenkins: New pathways to tackle coccidiosis

Molecular biology is a powerful tool the poultry industry can use to better understand and ultimately control avian coccidiosis. In a presentation at the 2024 PSA meeting, Mark Jenkins, PhD, discussed the usefulness of molecular biology and improved vaccination strategies to control coccidiosis.

DNA immunization demonstrates safety, effectiveness against infectious laryngotracheitis

Controlling ILT with vaccination is critical in maintaining healthy and profitable poultry production. Nearly all long-lived poultry in the US are vaccinated against ILT.

Two cage-free aviary styles tested for hen productivity, welfare

The move to cage-free egg production has spawned a new generation of aviary systems available for hen housing. The question now is how well the new systems perform when balancing egg production and profitability with bird welfare.

virus treated by autogenous aMPV type B vaccine

6+ million birds protected against aMPV with first experimental autogenous vaccine produced in US

More than 6 million birds have been vaccinated against avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) type B since the September rollout of the first experimental autogenous vaccine produced in the US, according to Ivan Alvarado, PhD, associate director, scientific marketing affairs, Merck Animal Health.

Dynamic lighting plays role in optimizing layer production, health and welfare

Lighting has emerged as one of the most powerful tools to manage and optimize layer performance. It profoundly impacts production, health and overall welfare.

Survey: aMPV, ‘lack of efficacious drugs,’ HPAI top list of US turkey industry concerns

Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is now the leading health issue facing the US turkey industry, according to a recent survey of turkey industry professionals and veterinarians representing 73% of the 218 million birds raised in the US over 12 months ending August 2024.

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