E. coli

Proteon Pharmaceuticals, a company that specializes in developing bacteriophage therapies for the livestock sector, has secured a €21 million investment to accelerate the commercialization of its products.

Research found the combination of a particular strain of Entreococcus and E. coli in cases of avian colibacillosis causes a higher rate of fatality than E. coli alone.

Increasing evidence shows that Salmonella – and a host of other pathogens that negatively impact food safety and bird performance, including E. coli, clostridia and avian influenza, can survive and thrive in fee…

In poultry production, Escherichia coli has long had a reputation as an opportunist, causing infection only after a primary pathogen had first cleared the way. But according to an expert, research shows many strains are …

Vaccination has been shown to protect broilers from E. coli infection. But is it worth the cost?

Microbial contamination, from bacteria and viruses to molds and mycotoxins, access poultry feed and feed ingredients through a variety of routes. Some routes are naturally occurring, while others are caused by exposure d…

The extensive microbial diversity within the chicken gut microbiome has been revealed, more than doubling the number of bacterial species known to reside in the chicken gut

Vaccination has been shown to protect broilers from Escherichia coli infection. But is it worth the cost?

Producers making the switch to cage-free egg production need to ensure they and their staff are properly prepared for managing potential increases in Salmonella and other health challenges associated with those systems.

The poultry industry is always on the lookout for technology that can save time and money, improve mortality rates, enhance nutrition outcomes and help with a host of other issues across the industry.

A new study from Denmark shows that a live vaccine against Escherichia coli can safely be used in hens in lay, a practice that may help limit E. coli transmission in both broiler and egg production.