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Researchers evaluate effects of variable-light intensity programs on broiler welfare

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on October 3, 2023

Light intensity has been shown to affect the activity of birds, but most studies have focused on constant light intensities to determine their effect on welfare.

UGA researcher assesses use of metals on resistance, virulence of APEC

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on October 2, 2023

Colibacillosis resulting from E. coli is arguably one of the major causes of morbidity, mortality and carcass loss to the poultry production industry worldwide, putting at risk one of the cheapest and most valuable sources of protein.

NC State researcher evaluates competitive inhibition of pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum in broilers

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on September 22, 2023

Pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum continues to plague the broiler industry, causing mortality from pericarditis and sepsis early in the growing period and lameness and paralysis late in the growing period.

Study looks at post-harvest methods to reduce Campylobacter on poultry products

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on July 31, 2023

Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of bacterial-derived gastroenteritis in the US, due to its ability to asymptomatically reside within the intestinal tracts of poultry.

Profiling Salmonella serotypes in broiler processing may aid surveillance, tracing

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on June 19, 2023

Nikki Shariat, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Georgia, presented her research on profiling Salmonella serotypes through broiler processing at the 2023 IPPE.

How does visual perception of laying hens affect resource usage in cage-free housing?

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on June 19, 2023

Geneticists have been trying, with little success, to determine and select egg layer strains that will perform well in cage-free production systems because there are numerous unknown factors which influence a hens’ performance.

Researchers evaluate effects of heat stress in turkey poults

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on June 19, 2023

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.

Why does mortality from blackhead differ in chickens and turkeys?

sspiegel0120@gmail.com on June 19, 2023

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.

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Broiler diets low in crude protein may get boost from individual nonessential amino acid supplementation

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Broiler diets low in crude protein may get boost from individual nonessential amino acid supplementation