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Woody breast syndrome is declining, but still in need of answers

The poultry sector has made progress reducing incidence of woody breasts, but it still impacts a significant portion of fillets.

Decoded chicken genome may drive breakthroughs in health, performance

A UC Davis team has comprehensively cataloged available genomic information on chickens, which could help bring about improvements in the poultry sector.

Salmonella in turkeys evolves to fecal-respiratory transmission

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.

Study provides new insight into insect vectors of broiler disease

Darkling beetle species were the most abundant type of insect recorded in a study exploring potential vectors of Histomonas meleagridis, the protozoan pathogen which causes the common broiler breeder disease histomoniasis.

New poultry website focused on live production

Modern Poultry — a new, independent website produced by Feeks Media LLC — covers everything from health, feed and nutrition to housing, welfare and food safety. The site also offers special editorial sections for the breeder, broiler, layer and turkey sectors, as well as a free biweekly newsletter. Readers can also follow Modern Poultry on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Biosecurity, detection and response remain pillars of HPAI control in US

Biosecurity remains the best tool for combating highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses in the US, according to a government expert.

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

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