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Broiler Meat Quality Issue De-mystified
White striping is a recently recognised defect of chicken breast meat that could affect acceptance by consumers. This article reviews the work done to investigate the condition at the University of Arkansas, showing that the condition is associated with...
White striping is a recently recognised defect of chicken breast meat that could affect acceptance by consumers. This article reviews the work done to investigate the condition at the University of Arkansas, showing that the condition is associated with...
Multi-stage Carbon Dioxide Gas Stunning of Broilers
New research from the Netherlands indicates that a method involving several stages of carbon dioxide can offer reliable and effective stunning. The five-stage treatment they used was preferable to a four-stage process, which carried a higher risk of convulsions...
New research from the Netherlands indicates that a method involving several stages of carbon dioxide can offer reliable and effective stunning. The five-stage treatment they used was preferable to a four-stage process, which carried a higher risk of convulsions...
One-Year Study of Newly Constructed Broiler Houses for the Prevalence of Campylobacter
Of the many litter, faecal and water samples collected by researchers at Mississippi State University, only five, six and one of the collected samples, respectively, were confirmed Campylobacter-positive despite litter moisture levels that would encourage...
Of the many litter, faecal and water samples collected by researchers at Mississippi State University, only five, six and one of the collected samples, respectively, were confirmed Campylobacter-positive despite litter moisture levels that would encourage...
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....
Natural Ventilation in Organic Poultry Houses in Cold Weather
Winter ventilation and proper management in cooler ambient temperatures to control egg size in brown layers was the topic of Dr Morgan Hayes' presentation at the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, US, writes Carla Wright, Editor,...
Winter ventilation and proper management in cooler ambient temperatures to control egg size in brown layers was the topic of Dr Morgan Hayes' presentation at the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, US, writes Carla Wright, Editor,...
Preventing Salmonella Colonisation of Chickens: Electrostatic Application of Electrolysed Oxidative Acidic Water
Electrolysed oxidative (EO) water applied using electro-static spraying is an effective means of eliminating pathogenic and indicator populations of bacteria from hatching eggs, according to Dr Scott Russell of the University of Georgia's Department of...
Electrolysed oxidative (EO) water applied using electro-static spraying is an effective means of eliminating pathogenic and indicator populations of bacteria from hatching eggs, according to Dr Scott Russell of the University of Georgia's Department of...
Effects of Outdoor Access on Growth Performance, Carcass Composition and Meat Characteristics of Broiler Chickens
According to a Chinese study, growth performance and carcass yield were not affected by the birds having access to an outdoor area but some aspects of meat quality were better for free-range birds. The longer the birds had outdoor access, the better the...
According to a Chinese study, growth performance and carcass yield were not affected by the birds having access to an outdoor area but some aspects of meat quality were better for free-range birds. The longer the birds had outdoor access, the better the...
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. ...
Foodborne Disease Prevention and Broiler Chickens with Reduced Campylobacter Infection
The percentage of Campylobacter-positive broiler flocks decreased from more than 40 per cent to a little over 10 per cent when fly-screens were fitted to the poultry houses, according to new research from Denmark....
The percentage of Campylobacter-positive broiler flocks decreased from more than 40 per cent to a little over 10 per cent when fly-screens were fitted to the poultry houses, according to new research from Denmark....
To Be or Not to Be: Mycotoxicosis
Ines Rodrigues, Technical Manager with Biomin, offers insights into the different symptoms and post-mortem findings to specific mycotoxins, serving as a quick guide when problems arise on a poultry farm. ...
Ines Rodrigues, Technical Manager with Biomin, offers insights into the different symptoms and post-mortem findings to specific mycotoxins, serving as a quick guide when problems arise on a poultry farm. ...
Physiological Responses to Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning and Implications for Welfare
Low atmospheric pressure stunning is a humane approach that has the potential to improve welfare of poultry at slaughter, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow and Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Low atmospheric pressure stunning is a humane approach that has the potential to improve welfare of poultry at slaughter, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow and Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Laying Hen Mortality by System – a Welfare Guide?
The production system is not necessarily a good guide to the welfare of laying hens, according to David Burch of Octagon Services in the UK - whatever the system, good management is essential....
The production system is not necessarily a good guide to the welfare of laying hens, according to David Burch of Octagon Services in the UK - whatever the system, good management is essential....
Livestock Resources and Environmental Issues in Asia
Livestock production is a significant and growing source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, range degradation and greenhouse gases, according to Benjamin Henderson (Livestock Policy Officer) and Henning Steinfeld (Chief of Livestock Information and...
Livestock production is a significant and growing source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, range degradation and greenhouse gases, according to Benjamin Henderson (Livestock Policy Officer) and Henning Steinfeld (Chief of Livestock Information and...
Water Reuse in Poultry Processing Now Addressed in the HACCP Programme
The USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) indicated that if water is to be reused in a poultry processing facility, then this reuse water must be accounted for in the plant's HACCP programme. This requirement may cause some difficulties as processors...
The USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) indicated that if water is to be reused in a poultry processing facility, then this reuse water must be accounted for in the plant's HACCP programme. This requirement may cause some difficulties as processors...
Full Length Genomes of ILTV Strains and Live Attenuated Vaccines: Rationale for the Design of Recombinant ILTV Vaccines
Researchers in Georgia, US, have identified several genetic changes as potential virulence factors of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), information that will aid the development of better vaccines in future. ...
Researchers in Georgia, US, have identified several genetic changes as potential virulence factors of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), information that will aid the development of better vaccines in future. ...
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