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Health and Welfare Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 16-30 in Health and Welfare
Gut Management, Microbiota and Enteric Disease
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor ThePoultrySite. The bacterial population of the gut in poultry is affected by what the bird is fed.
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor ThePoultrySite. The bacterial population of the gut in poultry is affected by what the bird is fed.
Can Salmonella be Eliminated from U.S. Poultry Flocks?
Published in Poultry Health Report - Fall/Winter 2007 a National Institute for Animal Agriculture Publication. Dr. C. Stephen Roney, veterinary medical officer for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal...
Published in Poultry Health Report - Fall/Winter 2007 a National Institute for Animal Agriculture Publication. Dr. C. Stephen Roney, veterinary medical officer for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal...
What is Behind Welfare Friendly Production?
By Chris Harris, Senior editor of ThePoultrySite. The debate between extensive and intensive poultry farming has come under close public scrutiny in recent weeks.
By Chris Harris, Senior editor of ThePoultrySite. The debate between extensive and intensive poultry farming has come under close public scrutiny in recent weeks.
UK Poultry Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to September 2007)
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency. The report monitors trends in the major endemic poultry diseases in the UK to September 2007.
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency. The report monitors trends in the major endemic poultry diseases in the UK to September 2007.
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.
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.
Backyard Flock Tip: Egg Laying Behavior
By Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service. Many people enjoy gathering eggs from their backyard flocks of chickens to use in their own kitchens, give to friends, or even to sell in local markets....
By Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service. Many people enjoy gathering eggs from their backyard flocks of chickens to use in their own kitchens, give to friends, or even to sell in local markets....
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.
