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,...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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.

Controlling Brachyspiras in layers
By David G S Burch, Octagon Services Ltd. and Alan Beynon, BVetMed MRCVS, St David's Poultry Team, Devon - Our knowledge of controlling Brachyspira (spirochaetal) infections in layers is steadily growing. From almost a zero base 2-3 years ago,...

The global strategy for prevention and control of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza
By FAO. FAO’s Proposal for a Global Programme for Avian Influenza Control and Eradication.

Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals
A National Institute for Animal Agriculture Publication. Activists continue to apply increased pressure on antibiotic use in food-producing animals, and activists’ messages are being more than heard.

Depopulation Methods for a Commercial Layer Flock: Part 1 and 2
By A. Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist , University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Coccidiosis Management for Natural and Organic Poultry
By Anne Fanatico, NCAT Agriculture Specialist. - Both small and large poultry producers are interested in the sustainable management of the parasitic disease coccidiosis.