Types of poultry

Many egg markets have moved to more cage-free table egg production systems. In cage-free facilities the nesting behavior of hens is an important economic trait. Eggs that are laid outside of the nests are more likely to …

A few essential adjustments in the way infectious bronchitis vaccines are handled and administered at the hatchery can improve vaccine efficacy, Brian Jordan, PhD, assistant professor, University of Georgia, told Poultry…

Animal health authorities have identified an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Fife.

Exports of poultry meat and eggs soared in 2020, setting records in key markets despite systemic shocks from COVID-19.

Animal health authorities in the UK have recorded outbreaks of H5N1 and H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza on multiple farm sites in England and Scotland.

False layer syndrome due to the Delmarva 1639 (DMV/1639) variant of the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is leading to huge economic losses in the Canadian egg industry.

Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and no-antibiotics-ever production, according to an industry expert.

A research project at University of California, Davis finds that broiler producers should intervene early in the growth process to ward off white striping disease.

Learn about coccidiosis control specifically for layers including guidance on successful vaccination, developing immunity, field management for recycling and how to take your observations and turn them into appropriate i…

Hong Kong has suspended the import of poultry meat and products from specific areas in Germany and Sweden due to localized outbreaks of avian influenza

New research using proprietary feed brands shows their impact of the principal attributes of eggs

Protocols vary widely, but vaccinating broiler breeders against infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) remains an important strategy for protecting broiler progeny against the virus, according to panelists at a roundtable on …

The timing of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) infections in chicks can significantly impact the development of cysts which could be associated with false layer syndrome, researchers at the University of Georgia have di…

Veterinary officials in Bulgaria will cull over 160,000 ducks after an outbreak of bird flu was reported on two farms.

Germany will cull 14,000 turkeys after an outbreak of bird flu was reported on a farm in the eastern state of Brandenburg.

A live bird market study suggests bird flu viruses can quickly adapt and infect different bird species

Fluctuations in US feed prices could slow the expansion of the US broiler market according to USDA analysis.

The Davis Thompson Foundation for the advancement of veterinary pathology will sponsor a new diagnostic webinar

Harper Adams University students often find that their placement year is a turning point. By experiencing how their theoretical knowledge works in practice, they are able to discover where they see themselves in the futu…

Researcher Courtney Fancher explained that a “no antibiotics ever” broiler farm kept the prevalence of Clostridium perfringens low during production – contradicting other studies.