Poultry Industry News By Category: Poultry Health
Friday, March 08, 2013
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Western Australia
AUSTRALIA - The Australian veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza at Henley Brook in Western Australia....
AUSTRALIA - The Australian veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza at Henley Brook in Western Australia....
Friday, February 22, 2013
CRC Studies Pathogenicity of Newcastle Disease
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry CRC continues to attract exemplary PhD candidates. One of its latest recruits, veterinarian Dr Jemma Bergfeld (based at CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory, AAHL) is set to unravel the mechanisms underlying Newcastle...
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry CRC continues to attract exemplary PhD candidates. One of its latest recruits, veterinarian Dr Jemma Bergfeld (based at CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory, AAHL) is set to unravel the mechanisms underlying Newcastle...
New Drug Developed to Combat Flu Pandemic
AUSTRALIA - CSIRO scientists have helped to design a new drug to safeguard against epidemic and pandemic flu strains – as published in "Science"....
AUSTRALIA - CSIRO scientists have helped to design a new drug to safeguard against epidemic and pandemic flu strains – as published in "Science"....
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Down on the Farm with Salmonella
AUSTRALIA - Poultry CRC researcher, Dr Kapil Chousalkar at The University of Adelaide, has recently commenced a project investigating the dynamics of Salmonella shedding on commercial cage layer farms....
AUSTRALIA - Poultry CRC researcher, Dr Kapil Chousalkar at The University of Adelaide, has recently commenced a project investigating the dynamics of Salmonella shedding on commercial cage layer farms....
Chickens Roast in Alice Summer Heat
AUSTRALIA - Extreme temperatures this summer have proved fatal for much of Central Australia's chicken population. ...
AUSTRALIA - Extreme temperatures this summer have proved fatal for much of Central Australia's chicken population. ...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Spotlight on Poultry CRC’s Program 1: Health and Welfare
AUSTRALIA - Dr John Lowenthal, based at CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Science’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory, manages the Poultry CRC’s Health and Welfare program. This program is set to deliver wide-ranging benefits to the Australian poultry...
AUSTRALIA - Dr John Lowenthal, based at CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Science’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory, manages the Poultry CRC’s Health and Welfare program. This program is set to deliver wide-ranging benefits to the Australian poultry...
Monday, February 18, 2013
Good Health, Welfare Management Key for Sustainability
AUSTRALIA - In its latest edition of eChook, Poultry CRC highlights its Health and Welfare program. This is the largest Program and it covers vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, delivery systems for bioactive materials, and poultry welfare. The Program...
AUSTRALIA - In its latest edition of eChook, Poultry CRC highlights its Health and Welfare program. This is the largest Program and it covers vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, delivery systems for bioactive materials, and poultry welfare. The Program...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
PhD Candidate to Unravel Broiler Acute Paralysis Syndrome
AUSTRALIA - Veterinarian Dr Brendan Sharpe is our most recent Poultry CRC supported PhD candidate, having recently commenced at the University of New England (UNE). ...
AUSTRALIA - Veterinarian Dr Brendan Sharpe is our most recent Poultry CRC supported PhD candidate, having recently commenced at the University of New England (UNE). ...
Monday, January 21, 2013
Practical, Logical Look at Antimicrobial Resistance
AUSTRALIA - The Australian government took a very significant initiative in 1998 by establishing the Joint Expert Technical Advisory Committee on Antibiotic Resistance (JETACAR)....
AUSTRALIA - The Australian government took a very significant initiative in 1998 by establishing the Joint Expert Technical Advisory Committee on Antibiotic Resistance (JETACAR)....
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
How Gut Microbiota Contributes to Health and Productivity
AUSTRALIA - Evidence has been gathering about the fundamental role bacteria play in the development of the immune system, and the general health of animals. Indeed, humans are estimated to carry 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells; so we are...
AUSTRALIA - Evidence has been gathering about the fundamental role bacteria play in the development of the immune system, and the general health of animals. Indeed, humans are estimated to carry 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells; so we are...
Monday, November 26, 2012
Bird Flu Outbreak Caused by H7N7 Virus
AUSTRALIA - The virus responsible for the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified as H7N7. There have been no new outbreaks. ...
AUSTRALIA - The virus responsible for the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified as H7N7. There have been no new outbreaks. ...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Swift Action Eradicates Bird Flu at Egg Farm
AUSTRALIA - Swift action by industry, New South Wales' Department of Primary Industries and the Livestock Health and Pest Authorities has successfully eradicated an outbreak of H7 avian influenza at an egg production farm near Maitland....
AUSTRALIA - Swift action by industry, New South Wales' Department of Primary Industries and the Livestock Health and Pest Authorities has successfully eradicated an outbreak of H7 avian influenza at an egg production farm near Maitland....
Monday, November 19, 2012
Avian Flu H7 Outbreak in Australia
AUSTRALIA - An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the H7 subtype has been confirmed in a free-range egg flock in New South Wales....
AUSTRALIA - An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the H7 subtype has been confirmed in a free-range egg flock in New South Wales....
Friday, July 20, 2012
Pigeon Owners Urged to be Vigilant Against Virus
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon owners are being urged to remain vigilant and strengthen biosecurity measures following the confirmation of more cases of Pigeon paramyxovirus in lofts in western Sydney and south-western Sydney....
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon owners are being urged to remain vigilant and strengthen biosecurity measures following the confirmation of more cases of Pigeon paramyxovirus in lofts in western Sydney and south-western Sydney....
Thursday, July 19, 2012
DPI: New Livestock Traceability Rules Bolster Biosecurity
AUSTRALIA - The expansion of property identification codes (PICs) to cover additional livestock species will strengthen biosecurity and improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease and food safety incidents, the Department of Primary Industries...
AUSTRALIA - The expansion of property identification codes (PICs) to cover additional livestock species will strengthen biosecurity and improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease and food safety incidents, the Department of Primary Industries...
Friday, July 13, 2012
Veterinary Vaccines Found to Combine into New Viruses
AUSTRALIA - Research from the University of Melbourne has shown that two different vaccine viruses - used simultaneously to control the same condition in chickens - have combined to produce new infectious viruses, prompting early response from Australia's...
AUSTRALIA - Research from the University of Melbourne has shown that two different vaccine viruses - used simultaneously to control the same condition in chickens - have combined to produce new infectious viruses, prompting early response from Australia's...
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A$400m Quarantine Facility for Victoria
AUSTRALIA - Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell has announced Mickleham as the chosen location for Australia’s new post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility, an investment worth more than A$400 million in Victoria....
AUSTRALIA - Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell has announced Mickleham as the chosen location for Australia’s new post entry quarantine (PEQ) facility, an investment worth more than A$400 million in Victoria....
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Protecting Australia's Growing Duck Industry
AUSTRALIA - A new Poultry CRC project led by Dr Conny Turni will, for the first time, give the Australian duck industry tools to help diagnose and control infectious serositis or New Duck disease....
AUSTRALIA - A new Poultry CRC project led by Dr Conny Turni will, for the first time, give the Australian duck industry tools to help diagnose and control infectious serositis or New Duck disease....
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
How Yolk Composition May Affect Growth of Broiler Chicks
AUSTRALIA - Ms Sarah Weaver, a University of Adelaide PhD candidate, is investigating the role of yolk composition on the development of broiler embryos. With assistance from the Poultry CRC and under the supervision of Professor Phil Hynd, she will compare...
AUSTRALIA - Ms Sarah Weaver, a University of Adelaide PhD candidate, is investigating the role of yolk composition on the development of broiler embryos. With assistance from the Poultry CRC and under the supervision of Professor Phil Hynd, she will compare...
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Balancing Omega 6 with Omega 3 to Promote Broiler Heart Health
AUSTRALIA - Apart from infections, sudden death syndrome, or ‘flip overs’, accounts for some broiler mortality during production, particularly for male broilers. ...
AUSTRALIA - Apart from infections, sudden death syndrome, or ‘flip overs’, accounts for some broiler mortality during production, particularly for male broilers. ...
Monday, June 11, 2012
Poultry CRC Wins CRCA Collaboration & Innovation Award
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) has been recognised for its collaborative efforts with industry and research partners in the development of a vaccine against fowl cholera, Vaxsafe PM....
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) has been recognised for its collaborative efforts with industry and research partners in the development of a vaccine against fowl cholera, Vaxsafe PM....
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Aussie Experts Take up OIE Positions
AUSTRALIA - This week, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed the appointment of Australian experts to key specialist groups of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). ...
AUSTRALIA - This week, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed the appointment of Australian experts to key specialist groups of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). ...
Monday, May 28, 2012
Biosecurity Laws Put NSW on Front Foot
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA - The NSW Government is stepping up its fight against possible disease threats through the introduction of tough new biosecurity measures, said NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson....
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA - The NSW Government is stepping up its fight against possible disease threats through the introduction of tough new biosecurity measures, said NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson....
Friday, May 25, 2012
Poultry CRC Wins CRCA Collaboration & Innovation Award!
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) has been recognised for its collaborative efforts with industry and research partners in the development of a vaccine against fowl cholera, Vaxsafe PM....
AUSTRALIA - The Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) has been recognised for its collaborative efforts with industry and research partners in the development of a vaccine against fowl cholera, Vaxsafe PM....
Monday, May 07, 2012
New Pigeon Virus Confirmed in NSW
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon paramyxovirus has been detected in a hobby pigeon flock in Western Sydney and follows numerous cases of the virus in domestic and feral pigeons in Victoria....
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon paramyxovirus has been detected in a hobby pigeon flock in Western Sydney and follows numerous cases of the virus in domestic and feral pigeons in Victoria....
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