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DNA insights could aid small-scale poultry farmers

13 Nov 2020

New findings about viral regions in the DNA of chickens aim to aid productivity for smallholder farms in developing countries.

Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry

11 Nov 2020

Insight into avian virus highlights its potential to infect commercial flocks

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Study in Ethiopian chickens identifies key genetic markers for health and productivity

16 Oct 2020

Researchers hope that the findings will help to support the development of healthier, more resilient, poultry across Africa.

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A new study into the role of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 (Ecobiol®) in reduced protein diets helps shed light on necrotic enteritis disease

13 Oct 2020 Sponsored

Necrotic enteritis disease is estimated to cost the global poultry industry $6 billion annually (Wade and Keyburn, 2015).

News

Royal Pas Reform appoints Paul Smits as new CEO

28 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Royal Pas Reform has announced the appointment of Paul Smits as the company’s new CEO. Smits is currently Vice President and Managing Director of the Instruments and Controls Group (ICG) of CTB – which includes the Dutch…

Researchers warn that emissions from industry, agriculture and forests endanger Paris climate goals

28 Nov 2020

A new report suggests that multiple sectors in the global economy – from steel to soybeans – are slow to clean up their act to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Aviagen Asia Pacific hosts first-ever “Hatching Young Artists” Award

28 Nov 2020 Sponsored

In a spirit of giving back and encouraging the up-and-coming generation, Aviagen® Asia Pacific recently sponsored the first “Hatching Young Artists” (HYA) contest. Appropriately themed “Chicken” by the global poultry gen…

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Glowlit feed market trands 27th November 2020

27 Nov 2020 Sponsored

This week's Feed Additive Focus, brought to you by Glowlit, takes a look at the latest price changes in Vitamin C 99%, Distillers Dried Grains & Tryptophan Vitamin C 99% For the third consecutive week, Glowlit has s…

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Cross-institutional team of researchers monitors Europe bird flu outbreaks

27 Nov 2020

Academics from multiple institutions are joining forces to monitor avian influenza outbreaks in poultry and wild birds across Europe and central Asia.

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Diseases

Weekly poultry digest: bird flu outbreaks continue in Europe

27 Nov 2020

In this week's poultry digest, Jim Wyckoff outlines the continuing avian influenza cases in Europe and Poland's increase in turkey production. …

Cross-institutional team of researchers monitors Europe bird flu outbreaks

27 Nov 2020

Academics from multiple institutions are joining forces to monitor avian influenza outbreaks in poultry and wild birds across Europe and central Asia.…

EU poultry industry on edge as bird flu outbreaks spread

27 Nov 2020

Highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Europe, putting the poultry industry on high alert.

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OIE reports cases of H5N8 bird flu in Croatia

26 Nov 2020

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza on a farm in northern Croatia.…

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S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life

25 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Chicks that received acidified water for the first 2 weeks of life had a significantly reduced load of Salmonella Heidel…

AAAP urges members to review new report on antimicrobial use data collection and reporting

25 Nov 2020

The American Association of Avian Pathologists is urging members and other poultry health professionals to access a new …

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Consider predominance of AL-2 variants when planning IBDV vaccination program

14 Nov 2020

The AL-2 family of variants is the predominant strain of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) circulating among US bro…

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Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis

10 Nov 2020

Without an approved treatment, histomoniasis remains a growing problem among turkeys. The only realistic option for cont…

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MSD Animal Health and Automazioni VX introduce Innoject Pro for Poultry Vaccination at IPPE 2020

31 Jan 2020 Sponsored

Furthers commitment to innovation in the hatchery for improved animal wellbeing.

S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life

25 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Chicks that received acidified water for the first 2 weeks of life had a significantly reduced load of Salmonella Heidel…

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Nova-Tech Engineering and Ceva announce collaboration to improve layer preventative health services in the hatchery

14 Oct 2020 Sponsored

Nova-Tech Engineering and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) announce a new collaboration that will combine Nova-Tech’s innovativ…

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The Eimeria species responsible for coccidiosis in broiler chickens

5 Oct 2020 Sponsored

The Eimeria species responsible for coccidiosis in the species Gallus gallus are: E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. mitis, E.…

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EU poultry industry on edge as bird flu outbreaks spread

27 Nov 2020

Highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Europe, putting the poultry industry on high alert.

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – a fresh focus on AMR

27 Nov 2020

Amid many global challenges, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been demoted on the priority list, despite being an esca…

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Japan’s bird flu outbreak spreads to third prefecture

26 Nov 2020

Avian influenza has been detected on a farm site in a third Japanese prefecture, marking the country’s worst bird flu outbreak in more than four years.…

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BCPA urges UK poultry keepers to remember rodent control as part of bird flu mitigation strategy

26 Nov 2020

The British Pest Control Association (BCPA) is calling on poultry farmers and other bird keepers to step up rat and mouse management as part of measures to halt the spread of Avian flu.…

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Multiple Mycotoxins in Grain Pose a Threat to Poultry Population

5 Nov 2013 Sponsored

US – Ninety per cent of global corn, grain and barley samples taken from 2013’s harvest contain three to 11 mycotoxins, …

Health & disease

In focus

DNA insights could aid small-scale poultry farmers

Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry

Study in Ethiopian chickens identifies key genetic markers for health and productivity

A new study into the role of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 (Ecobiol®) in reduced protein diets helps shed light on necrotic enteritis disease

News

Royal Pas Reform appoints Paul Smits as new CEO

Researchers warn that emissions from industry, agriculture and forests endanger Paris climate goals

Aviagen Asia Pacific hosts first-ever “Hatching Young Artists” Award

Glowlit feed market trands 27th November 2020

Cross-institutional team of researchers monitors Europe bird flu outbreaks

Diseases

Weekly poultry digest: bird flu outbreaks continue in Europe

Cross-institutional team of researchers monitors Europe bird flu outbreaks

EU poultry industry on edge as bird flu outbreaks spread

OIE reports cases of H5N8 bird flu in Croatia

Articles from Poultry Health Today

S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life

AAAP urges members to review new report on antimicrobial use data collection and reporting

Consider predominance of AL-2 variants when planning IBDV vaccination program

Limiting transmission of parasite currently best option for controlling histomoniasis

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MSD Animal Health and Automazioni VX introduce Innoject Pro for Poultry Vaccination at IPPE 2020

S. Heidelberg load reduced in chicks treated with acidified water the first 2 weeks of life

Nova-Tech Engineering and Ceva announce collaboration to improve layer preventative health services in the hatchery

The Eimeria species responsible for coccidiosis in broiler chickens

Treatments and prevention

EU poultry industry on edge as bird flu outbreaks spread

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – a fresh focus on AMR

Japan’s bird flu outbreak spreads to third prefecture

BCPA urges UK poultry keepers to remember rodent control as part of bird flu mitigation strategy

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Multiple Mycotoxins in Grain Pose a Threat to Poultry Population