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Diseases of Farmyard Poultry. Part 2 - Control of Marek's Disease and Other Tumours
The clinical signs and control of Marek's disease, lymphoid leukosis, myeloid leukosis and the rare conditions of erythroid leukosis and osteopetrosis are described by Victoria Roberts, BVSc MRCVS, for NADIS....
The clinical signs and control of Marek's disease, lymphoid leukosis, myeloid leukosis and the rare conditions of erythroid leukosis and osteopetrosis are described by Victoria Roberts, BVSc MRCVS, for NADIS....
Method of Administration Affects the Ability of Bacteriophage to Prevent Colibacillosis in Day-old Broiler Chickens
Bacteriophages can be effective to control colibacillosis in young chickens but they need to be administered so that high titres are present at the site of the bacterial infection, according to new research from the University of Arkansas....
Bacteriophages can be effective to control colibacillosis in young chickens but they need to be administered so that high titres are present at the site of the bacterial infection, according to new research from the University of Arkansas....
Diseases of Farmyard Poultry. Part 1 - Mycoplasmosis
A practical guide to the signs, prevention and treatment of poultry diseases caused by mycoplasmas from Victoria Roberts, BVSc MRCVS....
A practical guide to the signs, prevention and treatment of poultry diseases caused by mycoplasmas from Victoria Roberts, BVSc MRCVS....
Role of Animal Agriculture in Beating Antimicrobial Resistance
A recent conference in Thailand examined the development of antimicrobial resistance, the roles played by human and veterinary medicine and how animal agriculture can contribute to the solution, including a success story from Europe. Senior editor, Jackie...
A recent conference in Thailand examined the development of antimicrobial resistance, the roles played by human and veterinary medicine and how animal agriculture can contribute to the solution, including a success story from Europe. Senior editor, Jackie...
Conference Sheds New Light on Familiar Turkey Health Challenges
Among the health issues covered in the Turkey Science and Production Conference in Chester, UK, in March, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden, were APEC, histomoniasis and antimicrobial resistance issues....
Among the health issues covered in the Turkey Science and Production Conference in Chester, UK, in March, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden, were APEC, histomoniasis and antimicrobial resistance issues....
Strategic Use of Diagnostics
With such a wide choice of diagnostic tests available, Life Technologies explains how to choose the best option in any given situation....
With such a wide choice of diagnostic tests available, Life Technologies explains how to choose the best option in any given situation....
Modulation of the Intestinal Environment and Innate Immune Response by Dietary Threonine and Purified Fibre During a Coccidiosis Challenge in Broilers
Threonine supplementation had a greatest effect on intestinal immune response than dietary fibre and resulted in near-normal growth of young broiler chicks infected with coccidiosis....
Threonine supplementation had a greatest effect on intestinal immune response than dietary fibre and resulted in near-normal growth of young broiler chicks infected with coccidiosis....
GB Emerging Threats Report – Avian Diseases – October-December (Q4) 2012
A recurrence in cases of blackhead (histomonosis) in turkeys is among the highlights of this latest report from the AHVLA. ...
A recurrence in cases of blackhead (histomonosis) in turkeys is among the highlights of this latest report from the AHVLA. ...
Observations of Benzimidazole Efficacy against Ascaridia and Heterakis in Naturally Infected Poultry
Fenbendazole was 85 to 90 per cent effective for the removal of Ascaridia and Heterakis populations in free-range laying hens, report researchers from the University of Arkansas. In growing turkeys, efficacies against Ascaridis were 0, 71 and 83 per cent...
Fenbendazole was 85 to 90 per cent effective for the removal of Ascaridia and Heterakis populations in free-range laying hens, report researchers from the University of Arkansas. In growing turkeys, efficacies against Ascaridis were 0, 71 and 83 per cent...
Outcome of an Artificial Coccidial Infection in Poults under the Influence of Floor Heating
Both the moisture content and temperature of the litter affected the progress of coccidiosis in young turkeys, according to a new study at Hannover University....
Both the moisture content and temperature of the litter affected the progress of coccidiosis in young turkeys, according to a new study at Hannover University....
What Causes Foot Dermatitis in Poultry?
There are many factors that contribute to footpad dermatitis but the primary factor is wet litter, according to Dr Tom Tabler and colleagues at Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
There are many factors that contribute to footpad dermatitis but the primary factor is wet litter, according to Dr Tom Tabler and colleagues at Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
Managing the Backyard Flock
Advice for those thinking of starting their own chicken flock for meat or eggs from Dr Tom Tabler, Dr Dustan Clark, Jessica Wells, Dr Wei Zhai and Dr Haitham Yakout with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
Advice for those thinking of starting their own chicken flock for meat or eggs from Dr Tom Tabler, Dr Dustan Clark, Jessica Wells, Dr Wei Zhai and Dr Haitham Yakout with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
Are Fumonisins a Real Threat to the Poultry Industry?
Mycotoxins of the fumonisin group have adverse effects on poultry health and productivity, according to this review from Biomin. Effective and long lasting mycotoxin risk management in combination with correct farm management, it concludes, will improve...
Mycotoxins of the fumonisin group have adverse effects on poultry health and productivity, according to this review from Biomin. Effective and long lasting mycotoxin risk management in combination with correct farm management, it concludes, will improve...
Combining Expertise to Reduce Farm Mortality
High early mortality on a broiler farm turned out to be related to mycotoxins in the litter and not a problem in the hatchery, reports Martin 'Tiny' Barten, senior hatchery specialist with Pas Reform....
High early mortality on a broiler farm turned out to be related to mycotoxins in the litter and not a problem in the hatchery, reports Martin 'Tiny' Barten, senior hatchery specialist with Pas Reform....
Optimal Specimen Collection and Transport Methods for the Detection of Avian Influenza Virus and Newcastle Disease Virus
Flocked and foam swabs were better than non-flocked swabs, transporting swabs wet was better for virus recovery and detection than transporting them dry and the results depended on the transport medium, researchers in the US report. ...
Flocked and foam swabs were better than non-flocked swabs, transporting swabs wet was better for virus recovery and detection than transporting them dry and the results depended on the transport medium, researchers in the US report. ...
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