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Health and Welfare Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 106-120 in Health and Welfare
Non-Feed Withdrawal Molting
By A. Bruce Webster Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia - Induced molting is an important practice for many egg companies in the United States because it minimizes costs associated with the growing of replacement pullets and disposal of...
By A. Bruce Webster Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia - Induced molting is an important practice for many egg companies in the United States because it minimizes costs associated with the growing of replacement pullets and disposal of...
Diagnosing respiratory problems in poultry - Common signs are Common
By DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Respiratory disease is not uncommon in poultry production and can be associated with significant clinical signs and morbidity. The exact nature of the clinical signs and the level of subsequent mortality can be determined...
By DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Respiratory disease is not uncommon in poultry production and can be associated with significant clinical signs and morbidity. The exact nature of the clinical signs and the level of subsequent mortality can be determined...
Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
By the University of Minnesota Extension Service - This article answers all the freqently asked questions about Bird Flu.
By the University of Minnesota Extension Service - This article answers all the freqently asked questions about Bird Flu.
Necrotic Enteritis
By Stephen A Lister and published by DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Necrotic enteritis was first described in chickens in England in 1961. Since then it has been reported in most poultry producing countries around the world. Early workers reproduced...
By Stephen A Lister and published by DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Necrotic enteritis was first described in chickens in England in 1961. Since then it has been reported in most poultry producing countries around the world. Early workers reproduced...
The control of H5 or H7 mildly pathogenic avian influenza - a role for inactivated vaccine
Biosecurity is the first line of defence in the prevention and control of mildly pathogenic avian influenza (MPAI). Its use has been highly successful in keeping avian influenza (AI) out of commercial poultry world-wide.
Biosecurity is the first line of defence in the prevention and control of mildly pathogenic avian influenza (MPAI). Its use has been highly successful in keeping avian influenza (AI) out of commercial poultry world-wide.
UK Poultry Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to June 2005)
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...
Treatment of Intestinal Worms In Broiler Breeders
Summary Provided by Dr. Suzanne Young, Aviagen and Dr. James Dawe, Bayer Animal Health - In recent years, all FDA approved intestinal worm treatments administered in poultry feed have been withdrawn from the US market. This left the industry dependent...
Summary Provided by Dr. Suzanne Young, Aviagen and Dr. James Dawe, Bayer Animal Health - In recent years, all FDA approved intestinal worm treatments administered in poultry feed have been withdrawn from the US market. This left the industry dependent...
Highlights Poultry ’04 Part I: Reference of Health and Management of US Backyard/Small Production Flocks
By The National Animal Health Monitoring System - This article is a highlight of Part I of NAHMS's most recent study of the U.S. poultry industry.
By The National Animal Health Monitoring System - This article is a highlight of Part I of NAHMS's most recent study of the U.S. poultry industry.
Poultry Health: Aspergillosis
By Hybro - With our fascination for new or emerging disease in poultry, it is easy to overlook old enemies. Yet fungal infections in poultry still do occur periodically and can lead to serious economic losses, especially in very young chickens. And with...
By Hybro - With our fascination for new or emerging disease in poultry, it is easy to overlook old enemies. Yet fungal infections in poultry still do occur periodically and can lead to serious economic losses, especially in very young chickens. And with...
Several Reasons Why Your Hens May Stop Laying Eggs
By A. Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia - It is not unusual for the Extension Service to get calls from backyard flock owners wanting to know why their hens have stopped laying eggs. There are a lot of reasons why this...
By A. Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia - It is not unusual for the Extension Service to get calls from backyard flock owners wanting to know why their hens have stopped laying eggs. There are a lot of reasons why this...
Poultry ‘04: Reference of Health and Management of US Gamefowl Breeder Flocks
By The National Animal Health Monitoring System - This article is Part II of NAHMS's most recent study of the U.S. poultry industry.
By The National Animal Health Monitoring System - This article is Part II of NAHMS's most recent study of the U.S. poultry industry.
Dietary Glycine Concentration Affects Intestinal Clostridium perfringens and Lactobacilli Populations in Broiler Chickens
By J. P. Dahiya, D. C. Wilkie, A. G. Van Kessel, and M. D. Drew, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchezvan, and D. Hoehler, Degussa Corporation, Kennesaw.
By J. P. Dahiya, D. C. Wilkie, A. G. Van Kessel, and M. D. Drew, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchezvan, and D. Hoehler, Degussa Corporation, Kennesaw.
Controlling Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By Africa Fernández-Gutiérrez, Company Veterinarian, Aviagen, Scotland - In many outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), special local situations have been found and exploited by the virus. These “Achilles heels” make giving general advice...
By Africa Fernández-Gutiérrez, Company Veterinarian, Aviagen, Scotland - In many outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), special local situations have been found and exploited by the virus. These “Achilles heels” make giving general advice...
Fly Control in the poultry house
By Joe G. Berry, Extension Poultry Specialist, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service - Fly control should be an integral part of every poultry producer’s management program. Flies spread disease and filth, are a nuisance to employees, and can become...
By Joe G. Berry, Extension Poultry Specialist, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service - Fly control should be an integral part of every poultry producer’s management program. Flies spread disease and filth, are a nuisance to employees, and can become...
Determining Poultry Indemnity Values
By Stephen L. Ott, Agricultural Economist and Emergency Management Compensation Specialist, USDA's APHIS and Kirsti Bergmeier, Agricultural Economist, Disaster Assessment/Analysis Section, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada - This paper explores the...
By Stephen L. Ott, Agricultural Economist and Emergency Management Compensation Specialist, USDA's APHIS and Kirsti Bergmeier, Agricultural Economist, Disaster Assessment/Analysis Section, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada - This paper explores the...
