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Poultry Health Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 106-120 in Poultry Health
Research Focuses on Proper Vaccine Administration Techniques
By Mississippi State University, published in MSU Poultry Dept. Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 3. Numerous methods are currently utilized throughout the poultry industry for the administration of vaccines.
By Mississippi State University, published in MSU Poultry Dept. Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 3. Numerous methods are currently utilized throughout the poultry industry for the administration of vaccines.
Layers and Intestinal Spirochaetosis
Avian intestinal spirochaetosis (AIS) is a gut infection, mainly involving the hen’s caeca, which causes a chronic drop in egg production of usually 5-12%. The disease is caused by a variety of spirochaete bacteria, now called Brachyspira (formerly...
Avian intestinal spirochaetosis (AIS) is a gut infection, mainly involving the hen’s caeca, which causes a chronic drop in egg production of usually 5-12%. The disease is caused by a variety of spirochaete bacteria, now called Brachyspira (formerly...
Understanding Immunity and Vaccines
By Jon Moyle, F. Dustan Clark and Frank Jones, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. We all realize that diseases cost both companies and growers and they both strive to avoid the consequences of disease. Diseases can be caused...
By Jon Moyle, F. Dustan Clark and Frank Jones, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. We all realize that diseases cost both companies and growers and they both strive to avoid the consequences of disease. Diseases can be caused...
Chicken Welfare: From The Farm...To The Slaughterhouse
This feature is taken from the Avec Annual Report for 2007. A link to the full report is also provided. Poultry welfare is one of the major challenges for the European poultry industry.
This feature is taken from the Avec Annual Report for 2007. A link to the full report is also provided. Poultry welfare is one of the major challenges for the European poultry industry.
Effect of Flock Size on Dioxin Levels in Eggs from Chickens Kept Outside
By A. Kijlstra, Animal Sciences Group, Wageningen University, in collaboration with W. A. Traag and L. A. P. Hoogenboom of the RIKILT-Institute of Food Safety, Wageningen University. Published in Poultry Science, Volume 86, Issue 9, September 2007 edition...
By A. Kijlstra, Animal Sciences Group, Wageningen University, in collaboration with W. A. Traag and L. A. P. Hoogenboom of the RIKILT-Institute of Food Safety, Wageningen University. Published in Poultry Science, Volume 86, Issue 9, September 2007 edition...
A new Animal Health Strategy for the European Union (2007-2013) where “prevention is better than cure”
By The European Commission. The new Animal Health Strategy provides the framework for animal health and welfare measures over the next six years. Given the devastating impact that serious disease outbreaks can have on farmers, society and the economy,...
By The European Commission. The new Animal Health Strategy provides the framework for animal health and welfare measures over the next six years. Given the devastating impact that serious disease outbreaks can have on farmers, society and the economy,...
E. Coli an Opportunist that Causes Enteritis
By Vijay Durairaj and F. Dustan Clark, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. Published in Avian Advice, volume 9, number 3.
By Vijay Durairaj and F. Dustan Clark, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. Published in Avian Advice, volume 9, number 3.
UK Poultry Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to June 2007)
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic poultry diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic poultry diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
The Commercial Egg Industry Should Consider Controlled Atmosphere Stunning for Spent Hens
By A. Bruce Webster, Poultry Scientist. University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service. Unlike the broiler industry, where individual companies maintain ownership of flocks through farm production and processing, commercial egg flocks sent for slaughter...
By A. Bruce Webster, Poultry Scientist. University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service. Unlike the broiler industry, where individual companies maintain ownership of flocks through farm production and processing, commercial egg flocks sent for slaughter...
Potential Problems for Livestock Producers to Consider in 2007
By Dr. Mike Murphy, Toxicologist College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. The dual effect of drought and hail in 2007 have left many producers wondering what toxins may impact their crops.
By Dr. Mike Murphy, Toxicologist College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. The dual effect of drought and hail in 2007 have left many producers wondering what toxins may impact their crops.
Animal Welfare Obligation or Opportunity - An Egg Producer’s Perspective
By Mark Oldenkamp, Valley Fresh Foods Inc. and presented at the 2007 Banff Pork Seminar. I have been in the egg business all of my working life and have experienced some of the best and some of the worst economic cycles in this sector.
By Mark Oldenkamp, Valley Fresh Foods Inc. and presented at the 2007 Banff Pork Seminar. I have been in the egg business all of my working life and have experienced some of the best and some of the worst economic cycles in this sector.
Leg Problems In Broilers
By Claudia S. Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia. With the advancements in the genetics of broilers combined with improvement in the diet, enhanced feed conversion efficiency and growth rate have...
By Claudia S. Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia. With the advancements in the genetics of broilers combined with improvement in the diet, enhanced feed conversion efficiency and growth rate have...
Lighting Programs For Backyard Egg Production
By Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. There are many factors that can influence the egg production of back yard flocks.
By Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. There are many factors that can influence the egg production of back yard flocks.
The Influence of Stocking Density on Body Weight, Egg Weight, and Feed Intake of Adult Broiler Breeder Hens
By B. J. Mtileni, K. A. Nephawe, Livestock Business Division, Agricultrual Research Council, South Africa; A. E. Nesamvuni, Department of Agriculture and K. Benyi, University of Venda for Science and Technology, South Africa. Published in Poultry Science,...
By B. J. Mtileni, K. A. Nephawe, Livestock Business Division, Agricultrual Research Council, South Africa; A. E. Nesamvuni, Department of Agriculture and K. Benyi, University of Venda for Science and Technology, South Africa. Published in Poultry Science,...
Behavior of Backyard Flocks
By Claudia Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. So now that you have established your backyard flock, you will observe that they will perform different activities during the day.
By Claudia Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia. So now that you have established your backyard flock, you will observe that they will perform different activities during the day.
