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Genetic Selection May Help Improve Walking Ability of Turkeys
Dr Edgar Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed his work into the relationship between gait parameters and bone strength in turkeys at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference earlier this year. Jackie Linden summarises his...
Dr Edgar Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed his work into the relationship between gait parameters and bone strength in turkeys at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference earlier this year. Jackie Linden summarises his...
Immunology and Disease Discussed at WPSA UK Meeting
Three papers on very different topics were included in an interesting session on Immunology and Disease at the annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) earlier this year, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden....
Three papers on very different topics were included in an interesting session on Immunology and Disease at the annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) earlier this year, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden....
Better Gut Health Enhances Animal Performance
The health of the gastrointestinal tract is especially important for the young animal, writes Nataliya Roth, Technical Manager with Biomin Holding GmbH.
The health of the gastrointestinal tract is especially important for the young animal, writes Nataliya Roth, Technical Manager with Biomin Holding GmbH.
Implications of the Cage Ban in California
At the IEC London Conference held in March, Gene Gregory, President of United Egg Producers (UEP) in the USA, spoke passionately about the consequences of banning cages in California. He discussed with delegates how this decision has affected the local...
At the IEC London Conference held in March, Gene Gregory, President of United Egg Producers (UEP) in the USA, spoke passionately about the consequences of banning cages in California. He discussed with delegates how this decision has affected the local...
Showers, Troughs as Good as Ponds for Duck Welfare
Duck welfare is related to the nature and extent of their access to water, according to a paper published by University of Oxford researchers, Tracey Jones, Corri Waitt and Professor Marian Dawkins. Growth was not affected by treatment but the eyes, nostrils...
Duck welfare is related to the nature and extent of their access to water, according to a paper published by University of Oxford researchers, Tracey Jones, Corri Waitt and Professor Marian Dawkins. Growth was not affected by treatment but the eyes, nostrils...
Implications of Changing Conditions on Welfare Explored
Developments in the industry sometimes move ahead before the implications on bird welfare have been fully explored. Editor of ThePoultrySite, Jackie Linden, summarises two papers presented at this year's annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's...
Developments in the industry sometimes move ahead before the implications on bird welfare have been fully explored. Editor of ThePoultrySite, Jackie Linden, summarises two papers presented at this year's annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's...
Finding Ways to Fight Campylobacter
Good farming and hygienic practices, testing and removing positive birds in production as well as vaccination have all succeeded in helping to reduce the incidence of Salmonella in chickens, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Good farming and hygienic practices, testing and removing positive birds in production as well as vaccination have all succeeded in helping to reduce the incidence of Salmonella in chickens, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Turkey Welfare - Satisfying Wants and Needs
There is a need to balance the wants of the consumer with those of the producer, not forgetting those of the turkey, said poultry veterinarian, Stephen Lister of Crowshall Veterinary Services. He was speaking at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference...
There is a need to balance the wants of the consumer with those of the producer, not forgetting those of the turkey, said poultry veterinarian, Stephen Lister of Crowshall Veterinary Services. He was speaking at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference...
Comparative Assessment of Layer Hen Welfare in New Zealand
The highlights of a recent report into hen welfare in New Zealand are summarised by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite. The science-based study was conducted by Hugh Black and Neil Christensen, and it has been welcomed by the Egg Producers Federation...
The highlights of a recent report into hen welfare in New Zealand are summarised by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite. The science-based study was conducted by Hugh Black and Neil Christensen, and it has been welcomed by the Egg Producers Federation...
Seeking the Best Method for Mass Depopulation of Broilers
With the continual threat of avian flu worldwide, there is a clear need to identify the most practical method for the depopulation of poultry houses that results in the minimum suffering of the birds. ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden, reports how...
With the continual threat of avian flu worldwide, there is a clear need to identify the most practical method for the depopulation of poultry houses that results in the minimum suffering of the birds. ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden, reports how...
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.
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
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...
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...
Zoonoses in the EU: Trends and Sources
Because zoonoses are infections and diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans, it makes it particularly important to keep these livestock diseases under surveillance and control, writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePoultrySite.
Because zoonoses are infections and diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans, it makes it particularly important to keep these livestock diseases under surveillance and control, writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePoultrySite.
Monitoring Poultry Welfare in Queensland
A new poultry welfare monitoring programme has been set up in Queensland, Australia, aimed at promoting best practice to enhance welfare and at the same time reduce the regulatory burden on the producer, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Har...
A new poultry welfare monitoring programme has been set up in Queensland, Australia, aimed at promoting best practice to enhance welfare and at the same time reduce the regulatory burden on the producer, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Har...
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.
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.
