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Study Finds Variation in Costs for Animal Disease Prevention
A new report Cost of National Prevention Systems for Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in Developing and Transition Countries commissioned by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has been published recently. The main conclusions are summarised...
A new report Cost of National Prevention Systems for Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in Developing and Transition Countries commissioned by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has been published recently. The main conclusions are summarised...
Chlorination/Acidification Affects Salmonella Contamination
Studies at the University of Arkansas demonstrated that chlorinated water reduces the incidence of Salmonella spp. when broilers are challenged close to market age but not when challenged at seven days of age. Authors Jennifer Hughes, Brookee Dean, Tyler...
Studies at the University of Arkansas demonstrated that chlorinated water reduces the incidence of Salmonella spp. when broilers are challenged close to market age but not when challenged at seven days of age. Authors Jennifer Hughes, Brookee Dean, Tyler...
Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis - Some UK Findings in Layers
In a previous technical article (Poultry World, April, 2005) the effects of a Brachyspira pilosicoli infection on caged hens was demonstrated. It caused chronic soft to watery brown droppings and reduced egg production by 10% and increased mortality...
In a previous technical article (Poultry World, April, 2005) the effects of a Brachyspira pilosicoli infection on caged hens was demonstrated. It caused chronic soft to watery brown droppings and reduced egg production by 10% and increased mortality...
CMAX & AUC/MIC (AUIC) Relationships for Tiamulin Prevention and Treatment of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Infections in Chickens
Recent work (Toutain, 2003) has described the baselines in veterinary medicine, for examining the pharmacodynamic (PD) and pharmacokinetic (PK) relationships of antimicrobials with primarily bactericidal activity, such as the aminoglycosides and f...
Recent work (Toutain, 2003) has described the baselines in veterinary medicine, for examining the pharmacodynamic (PD) and pharmacokinetic (PK) relationships of antimicrobials with primarily bactericidal activity, such as the aminoglycosides and f...
Turkeys Found to be Resistant to Human H1N1 Virus
Researchers in Italy have found that turkeys are resistant to the human influenza A H1N1 virus under experimental conditions.
Researchers in Italy have found that turkeys are resistant to the human influenza A H1N1 virus under experimental conditions.
Effectiveness of Trees against Poultry House Emissions
New legislation and growing populations in rural areas are driving the need to reduce environmental 'nuisances' like odours, dust and ammonia associated with raising birds through the greater use of vegetative buffers, says the Poultry Science Associ...
New legislation and growing populations in rural areas are driving the need to reduce environmental 'nuisances' like odours, dust and ammonia associated with raising birds through the greater use of vegetative buffers, says the Poultry Science Associ...
UK Poultry Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report: April - June 2009
Highlights of the latest quarterly report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) include duck virus enteritis, Salmonella pullorum responsible for high mortality in chicks in a small backyard flock and a further outbreak of QX strain of...
Highlights of the latest quarterly report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) include duck virus enteritis, Salmonella pullorum responsible for high mortality in chicks in a small backyard flock and a further outbreak of QX strain of...
Two Virus Types Found to Cause RSS in Broilers
Novel reoviruses and chicken astroviruses are confirmed as the infectious agents in runting-stunting syndrome (RSS) in broilers, according to research by Dr Holly Sellers of the University of Georgia.
Novel reoviruses and chicken astroviruses are confirmed as the infectious agents in runting-stunting syndrome (RSS) in broilers, according to research by Dr Holly Sellers of the University of Georgia.
Coccidiosis in Poultry
The history of coccidiosis and its control by vaccination, established in-feed anticoccidials and newer botanical products from Meriden Animal Health.
The history of coccidiosis and its control by vaccination, established in-feed anticoccidials and newer botanical products from Meriden Animal Health.
A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers: Table Eggs
The Kerr Center has published a new book Farm Made: A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers, which offers advice on four example enterprises, one of which is table eggs. The chapter is written by Anne Fanatico and George Kuepper.
The Kerr Center has published a new book Farm Made: A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers, which offers advice on four example enterprises, one of which is table eggs. The chapter is written by Anne Fanatico and George Kuepper.
Dioxin Discovery Leads Ireland's Residue Plan Results
The discovery of dioxin in samples of pig fat is the major feature in the Irish Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) results of testing carried out under the National Residue Control Plan for 2008, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor,...
The discovery of dioxin in samples of pig fat is the major feature in the Irish Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) results of testing carried out under the National Residue Control Plan for 2008, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor,...
Slaughter, Processing and Sales Guidelines for Small Scale Producers
The inspection status of a poultry slaughter establishment determines where the poultry products can be distributed and sold - this is one of the main focuses of a new report from Iowa State University on poultry slaughter, processing and sales guidelines...
The inspection status of a poultry slaughter establishment determines where the poultry products can be distributed and sold - this is one of the main focuses of a new report from Iowa State University on poultry slaughter, processing and sales guidelines...
WPSA UK Meeting Focuses on Nutrition
In a final report from the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) UK Branch annual meeting earlier this year, ThePoultrySite Editor, Jackie Linden, summarises the presentations on nutrition.
In a final report from the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) UK Branch annual meeting earlier this year, ThePoultrySite Editor, Jackie Linden, summarises the presentations on nutrition.
Efficacy of Turkey Herpesvirus Vectored Infectious Bursal Disease Virus
A turkey herpesvirus vaccine expressing the VP2 protein of the Delaware variant E strain of infectious bursal disease virus was constructed, write M. Esaki of Zeon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan and Biomune Company, Lenexa, Kansas and K. Moore Dorsey and J....
A turkey herpesvirus vaccine expressing the VP2 protein of the Delaware variant E strain of infectious bursal disease virus was constructed, write M. Esaki of Zeon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan and Biomune Company, Lenexa, Kansas and K. Moore Dorsey and J....
Common External Parasites in Poultry: Lice and Mites
How to distinguish between lice and mites in poultry, and methods of treatment by Carrie L. Pickworth (Ohio State University) and Teresa Y. Morishita (Ohio State University Extension). Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet on Veterinary Preventive...
How to distinguish between lice and mites in poultry, and methods of treatment by Carrie L. Pickworth (Ohio State University) and Teresa Y. Morishita (Ohio State University Extension). Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet on Veterinary Preventive...
