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Researchers Find the Genetic Code for Creating Safer Vaccines for Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Researchers based in Georgia, US, have identified several genetic changes as potential virulence factors of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV). They deleted one of the gene sequences from a virulent ILTV strain, which resulted in the attenuation...
Researchers based in Georgia, US, have identified several genetic changes as potential virulence factors of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV). They deleted one of the gene sequences from a virulent ILTV strain, which resulted in the attenuation...
Lessons from HPAI
Summary of a report from FAO covering a technical stocktaking of outputs, outcomes, best practices and lessons learned from the fight against highly pathogenic avian influenza in Asia between 2005 and 2011. The lessons learned, which are covered in this...
Summary of a report from FAO covering a technical stocktaking of outputs, outcomes, best practices and lessons learned from the fight against highly pathogenic avian influenza in Asia between 2005 and 2011. The lessons learned, which are covered in this...
Influence of Photoperiod, Light Intensity and Their Interaction on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers Grown to Heavy Weights
A short/non-intermittent photoperiod of eight hours light and 16 hours dark had significant adverse effects on broiler performance to 56 days of age in a trial at USDA ARS in Mississippi. Light intensity did not affect any of the variables studied....
A short/non-intermittent photoperiod of eight hours light and 16 hours dark had significant adverse effects on broiler performance to 56 days of age in a trial at USDA ARS in Mississippi. Light intensity did not affect any of the variables studied....
Effect of Competitive Exclusion in Reducing the Occurrence of Escherichia coli Producing Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases in the Caeca of Broiler Chicks
A substantial reduction in the colonisation of broiler chick caeca by E.coli producing elements that confer resistance to antibiotics was achieved by the use of a commercial competitive exclusion product, according to new research from Scandinavia. The...
A substantial reduction in the colonisation of broiler chick caeca by E.coli producing elements that confer resistance to antibiotics was achieved by the use of a commercial competitive exclusion product, according to new research from Scandinavia. The...
Trace Level Determination of Polyether Ionophores in Feed
A new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometric method developed and tested by Finnish scientists detected anticoccidials in poultry feed that had not been detected by an existing liquid chromatography method....
A new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometric method developed and tested by Finnish scientists detected anticoccidials in poultry feed that had not been detected by an existing liquid chromatography method....
Cloning, Annotation and Developmental Expression of the Chicken Intestinal MUC2 Gene
Using the chicken as a model for research in humans, Purdue University researchers have found that a gene for intestinal mucin could help in the creation of new immune-based therapies....
Using the chicken as a model for research in humans, Purdue University researchers have found that a gene for intestinal mucin could help in the creation of new immune-based therapies....
Accurate Weighing of Parent Stock is Vital to Monitor Flock Progress
The proper sampling and accurate weighing of breeder pullets and hens during their life is both important and necessary, according to Pete Sbanotto, product manager for Cobb-Vantress, Inc. ...
The proper sampling and accurate weighing of breeder pullets and hens during their life is both important and necessary, according to Pete Sbanotto, product manager for Cobb-Vantress, Inc. ...
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS: Asia is Key to Global Egg Output Growth
Asia now accounts for almost 60 per cent of global hen egg production, according to poultry sector expert, Terry Evans, in his latest analysis of the world's egg industries. China dominates the league table within Asia, with a share of around two-thirds...
Asia now accounts for almost 60 per cent of global hen egg production, according to poultry sector expert, Terry Evans, in his latest analysis of the world's egg industries. China dominates the league table within Asia, with a share of around two-thirds...
Selection for Improved Leg Health in Purebred Broiler Lines and Underlying Genetic Parameters
As a result of genetic selection, the prevalence of four leg conditions in purebred broiler lines has declined over the last 20 to 25 years, new research from Scotland shows. ...
As a result of genetic selection, the prevalence of four leg conditions in purebred broiler lines has declined over the last 20 to 25 years, new research from Scotland shows. ...
Is Poor Drinker Management Costing You Money?
Dennis Brothers, Jess Campbell, Jim Donald and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Technology Center at Auburn University explain how poor drinker management can lead to increased ventilation rates, the need for litter de-caking and add to the overall...
Dennis Brothers, Jess Campbell, Jim Donald and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Technology Center at Auburn University explain how poor drinker management can lead to increased ventilation rates, the need for litter de-caking and add to the overall...
Encoding Expert Knowledge for Food Processing Technologies
Although plants are increasingly automated in the food processing industry, there remain many manual operations that require expert knowledge to function efficiently and cost-effectively, writes Dr Ai-Ping Hu for 'Poultry Tech'....
Although plants are increasingly automated in the food processing industry, there remain many manual operations that require expert knowledge to function efficiently and cost-effectively, writes Dr Ai-Ping Hu for 'Poultry Tech'....
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Ascites Syndrome) in Broilers: A Review
A thorough review of the causes and processes involved in ascites by researchers at the University of Arkansas highlights the major genetic influences and high heritabilities for susceptibility to the syndrome. They explain that it is an inflammatory/autoimmune...
A thorough review of the causes and processes involved in ascites by researchers at the University of Arkansas highlights the major genetic influences and high heritabilities for susceptibility to the syndrome. They explain that it is an inflammatory/autoimmune...
Application of Genomic Selection Using an Evenly Spaced Low-density Marker Panel in Broiler Chickens
Genomic selection can be implemented with low-density marker panels combined with imputation, according to researchers based at Iowa State University....
Genomic selection can be implemented with low-density marker panels combined with imputation, according to researchers based at Iowa State University....
Effects of Low Atmosphere Stunning and Deboning Time on Broiler Breast Meat Quality
In a study looking at the impacts of stunning system on chicken breast quality, there were no significant differences between a low-atmosphere stunning process and the standard electrical method and products from both systems were equally acceptable to...
In a study looking at the impacts of stunning system on chicken breast quality, there were no significant differences between a low-atmosphere stunning process and the standard electrical method and products from both systems were equally acceptable to...
Implementation of FSIS's Modernisation of Poultry Slaughter Inspection Rule: What It Means for the Poultry Industry
The proposed 'Modernization of Poultry Inspection' rule published in January 2012 provides many unique challenges and opportunities for the chicken industry, writes Dr Ashley B. Peterson for Poultry Tech....
The proposed 'Modernization of Poultry Inspection' rule published in January 2012 provides many unique challenges and opportunities for the chicken industry, writes Dr Ashley B. Peterson for Poultry Tech....
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