Predisposing Factors that Affect Walking Ability in Turkeys and Broilers
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.

News and Notes on Insect Control
Mike Stringham and Wes Watson from the Department of Entomology at North Carolina State University wrote this presentation for the 2008 North Carolina Turkey Days.

European Turkey Industry in Difficulties, Says AVEC
The 2008 Annual Report from AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries, includes an overview of the turkey industry. Welfare and the reduction in Salmonella contamination are seen as particularly difficult issues...

Organic Poultry Production in the United States - Living Conditions and Housing
In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments. Organic Poultry Production in the United States was...

Energy Saving Tips
Energy savings in turkey rearing can be made in nine key areas, explained Sanjay B. Shah of the University of North Carolina at the 2008 North Carolina Turkey Days.

US Poultry Outlook Report - January 2009
Economic uncertainty is impacting livestock and poultry in the US, writes Richard Stillman of the USDA Economic Research service in the January 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Broiler and egg prices are expected to rise slowly...

Back to Basics - Pasteurella and Erysipelas
Crowshall Veterinary Services offers advice on the diagnosis and control of two common bacterial diseases of free-range poultry flocks.

High Feed Prices - Reevaluating Turkey Slaughter Ages and Weights
Maximising the genetic potential of today's fast growing turkeys may not be the best strategy when input costs are high. Dr Kenneth K. Krueger of Diamond K Research and Consulting Service illustrated this concept with a model that he presented at the...

North Carolina Turkey Industry Days 2008 - Summary
The 31st Annual North Carolina Turkey Industry Days were held on 24-25 September 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina. We present a summary here with links to the full papers.

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - January 2009
Total US meat production forecasts for 2008 and 2009 are reduced from last month, says the World Agricultural Outlook Board.

Control of Blackhead Disease
A thorough review of this hard-to-control disease of turkeys, chickens and other farmed birds was presented by Dr Larry R. McDougald of the University of Georgia at the 2008 North Carolina Turkey Days.

UK Poultry and Poultrymeat Statistics - December 2008
The latest national statistics produced by Defra on the activity of UK hatcheries and poultry slaughterhouses as well as production, domestic consumption and trade of chicken meat and turkey.

Red Hocks in Day-Old Chicks or Poults
If the humidity is too high in the setter or hatcher, chicks will hatch with red hocks and other problems that have been shown to affect adversely their health and/or welfare throughout life, according to Pas Reform.

Feed Intake Critical to Growth Rate of Turkeys
The importance of starting early, and tips of management and environment are covered by G. Tom Tabler, Applied Broiler Research Unit (Savoy) Manager at the University of Arkansas in the Summer 2003 issue of Avian Advice (Volume 5, number 2).

Factors Affecting Poultry Meat Quality
Julie K. Northcutt of The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service discussed some of the factors affecing appearance, texture and flavour in the University's Bulletin 1157 published in June 1997.