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The truth is that no hormones are used in poultry production. Even though the truth speaks for itself, the poultry industry must be vocal if we expect the message to be heard, according to Dr Tom Tabler (Extension Profes…

A recurrence in cases of blackhead (histomonosis) in turkeys is among the highlights of this latest report from the AHVLA.

Simple rules to get the most out of a poultry house attic inlet system from Michael Czarick (Extension Engineer) and Brian Fairchild (Extension Poultry Scientist) with the University of Georgia in the series, 'Poultry Ho…

There are many factors that contribute to footpad dermatitis but the primary factor is wet litter, according to Dr Tom Tabler and colleagues at Mississippi State University Extension Service.

US regulations require that poultry slaughter facilities be evaluated for Salmonella on an intermittent basis. Using a number of case studies, Dr Scott Russell of the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Ge…

Nutrient management planning and recommended rates ensure poultry litter is used in ways that maximise its benefits without harming the environment, according to Julia Gaskin and Glen Harris of the University of Georgia,…

Advice for those thinking of starting their own chicken flock for meat or eggs from Dr Tom Tabler, Dr Dustan Clark, Jessica Wells, Dr Wei Zhai and Dr Haitham Yakout with the Mississippi State University Extension Service…

Mycotoxins of the fumonisin group have adverse effects on poultry health and productivity, according to this review from Biomin. Effective and long lasting mycotoxin risk management in combination with correct farm manag…

PHILIPPINES - The Land Bank of the Philippines further strengthened its support to agriculture and fisheries with loan releases amounting to P39.9 billion in 2012, benefiting 772,892 small farmers and fishermen.

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 Unive…

PHILIPPINES - The National Statistics Office (NSO) is currently conducting the nationwide Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) for 2012 which started 25 February and expected to end on 13 April, 2013.

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.

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 (Chi…

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 ca…

The incorporation of phytogenic feed additives (PFA) in poultry diets can significantly contribute to intestinal health and, hence, profitability in poultry production, according to Dr Tobias Steiner, Technical Manager w…

Over the last decade, Australian chicken meat industry output has increased strongly at around four per cent annually and this trend is forecast to continue throughout the outlook period, according to Clay Mifsud and Cai…

Harinder P.S. Makkar, Animal Production Officer with the FAO in Rome explores the options to address feed and fodder challenges in Asia in the coming years. He focuses on making better use of feed resources, seeking alte…

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the level of negative pressure when using air inlets during cold weather, according to Michael Czarick and Brian Fairchild of the University of Georgia. In the series, 'P…

An overview about the effects of Digestarom PEP on gut flora modulation in pigs and poultry by Ines Rodrigues of Biomin.

INDIA - A training programme to enhance the entrepreneurial and agriculture technology skills of a network of rural women called ‘Info Ladies’ was held last week from 26 – 28 February.