Smart ag technologies offer production and research benefits by providing real-time data on individual birds and at the flock level to optimize production, animal health and well-being, food safety and the environment.
Today, Salmonella has evolved to become adept at fecal-respiratory transmission in turkeys, according to Billy Hargis, DVM, PhD, distinguished professor of poultry science at the University of Arkansas.
Many turkey poults may experience poor starting performance for reasons that are not well understood. Turkey flocks may even suffer mortalities up to 3% within the first three weeks of life.
Chongxiao (Sean) Chen, DVM, PhD, assistant professor/extension specialist with University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science, presented his research on blackhead disease in poultry during the 2023 IPPE.
By Allison N. Pullin, PhD
Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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.
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