UK Poultry Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report: April - June 2009
Highlights of the latest quarterly report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) include duck virus enteritis, Salmonella pullorum responsible for high mortality in chicks in a small backyard flock and a further outbreak of QX strain of...

UK Poultry and Poultrymeat Statistics - September 2009
By Defra. This monthly publication combines the UK Hatcheries Survey and Poultry Slaughterhouse Survey results together with other Defra statistics, and trade data.

Two Virus Types Found to Cause RSS in Broilers
Novel reoviruses and chicken astroviruses are confirmed as the infectious agents in runting-stunting syndrome (RSS) in broilers, according to research by Dr Holly Sellers of the University of Georgia.

Hatching Quality Chicks
Dr Tom Smith, Jr., extension poultry science specialist from Mississippi State University, introduces the inexperienced hatchery person to the various types of incubators and their operation for the hatching of chicken, turkey, waterfowl, game bird and...

Sufficient Water and Bird Performance
Dr Berry Lott of Mississippi State University offers advice on the pipework required to provide sufficient water to broilers in the September issue of Poultry Health & Management Report from the US National Institute for Animal Agriculture.

US Poultry Outlook Report - September 2009
Broiler production is expected to increase in 2010, according to the USDA Economic Research Service September 2009 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.

Vencomatic: Much More Than Steel and Plastic
Koen Boot, General Manager of Vencomatic, explains the keys to success as a leading supplier to today's poultry industry to ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden.

US Feed Outlook - September 2009
US grain production has increased both over last month and also year on year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for September 2009.

Trouble-Shooting Failures with Egg Incubation
An updated guide to overcoming incubation failures by Dr Tom Smith, Jr., extension poultry science specialist at Mississippi State University.

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - September 2009
According to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board, weak demand for cattle, hogs, turkeys and broilers continues to put prices under pressure.

Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing and Heat Treatment on Orego-Stim Powder
Results from the company's own laboratory and from University Putra Malaysia demonstrate that Meriden Animal Health's Orego-Stim Powder is highly effective against the multi drug-resistant strains of bacteria, and that it is stable in the feed following...

Litter Treatments are a Good Investment
University of Georgia researchers show how propane use is affected by the difference between poultry house and outside air temperatures, adding that the best way to reduce heating costs is to use litter treatments. The article is published in the September...

Reducing Energy Costs in Poultry Houses
The extension service at Mississippi State University offers twenty top tips to help reduce energy costs in poultry production, and recommends keeping full records of energy consumption.

ARS Chemist Turns Feathers into Flower Pots
USDA Agricultural Reseach Service (ARS) scientists have developed a new use for chicken feathers: biodegradable flower pots.

Straight-Run Flocks Bring Savings for São Paulo Company
Cobb 500 increases breeder production and reduces feed cost at A D’oro