How acidification of water improves gut health

Acidifying water is a key part of eliminating pathogenic bacteria, promoting healthy gut flora and ultimately boosting bird health

23/10/2017
Impact of dust, formaldehyde and delayed feeding after hatch Impact of dust, formaldehyde and delayed feeding after hatch

During the hatch window the early birds are exposed up to 36 hours to the hatchers environment. Depending on circumstances dust, formaldehyde and feed

23/10/2017
Gut health and immunity key in antibiotic-free poultry production Gut health and immunity key in antibiotic-free poultry production

There is a global urgency to reduce antibiotic use, and more and more poultry producers are showing that it is possible to reduce or eliminate antibiotic use

23/10/2017
12 ways to eliminate odour on poultry farms 12 ways to eliminate odour on poultry farms

Statutory authorities have a duty to deal with odour complaints from a variety of sources, including poultry farming.

23/10/2017
Artificial peptide molecules can inhibit AI virus strains Artificial peptide molecules can inhibit AI virus strains

Scientists have developed artificial peptide molecules that can neutralise a broad range of influenza virus strains.

23/10/2017
Best nutrition for footpad health Best nutrition for footpad health

Correct concentrations of vitamins and minerals and good management practices are needed, particularly for free-range birds,in order to avoid footpad dermatitis

23/10/2017
Probiotics may offer alternative approach to antimicrobials Probiotics may offer alternative approach to antimicrobials

Probiotics as an alternative to traditional antimicrobials to combat pathogens including Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni and Clostridium perfringens in poultry

21/10/2017
Keel bone damage in poultry layers explored Keel bone damage in poultry layers explored

Today we have a bird that manifests increased bone weakness and fragility, but has to navigate a more complex and hazardous housing environment,

21/10/2017
Management tips to stop feather pecking Management tips to stop feather pecking

Management risk factors and genetic influences have an effect on feather pecking, according to the University of Bristol’s Christine Nicol.

21/10/2017
Scientists look at genetics behind chicken weight gain Scientists look at genetics behind chicken weight gain

In their study, they used an advanced intercross line founded by mating the high and low weight lines after 40 generations of selection.

21/10/2017
Challenges and solutions in coping with poultry red mite Challenges and solutions in coping with poultry red mite

Red mite is increasingly becoming one of the most substantial issues facing egg producers and is now prevalent across much of the globe.

19/10/2017
Natural coccidiosis prevention concept Natural coccidiosis prevention concept

For coccidiosis prevention, poultry farmers clean and disinfect houses, use coccidiostats in diets or vaccinate birds.

19/10/2017
Avian flu persists in Europe’s top poultry raising nations Avian flu persists in Europe’s top poultry raising nations

In the last week, national veterinary agencies have confirmed new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in France

27/09/2017
4 keys to US poultry industry profitability in 2017 4 keys to US poultry industry profitability in 2017

The U.S. poultry industry's profit outlook is positive in 2017, but improvement in the world economy and smooth trading relations are needed

27/09/2017
The future of poultry health: New and old challenges The future of poultry health: New and old challenges

Experts predict the major poultry health challenges over the next few decades will be caused by endemic avian influenza and Newcastle viruses, cage-free egg

27/09/2017
Quail Bird Farming Information Guide Quail Bird Farming Information Guide

Basically , quails are small birds and commercially grown for their meat and eggs. These birds belong to the family of “Phasianidae”.

13/06/2017
Poultry Farming Information Guide Poultry Farming Information Guide

Poultry meat is an important source of proteins, minerals and vitamins to balance the human diet. Specially developed varieties of chicken (broilers)

12/06/2017
Pre-peak feed recommendations for laying hens Pre-peak feed recommendations for laying hens

For hens, the start of the lay period is key, as a relatively high number of problems can occur that might have a negative impact on their subsequent laying

31/03/2017
Subpopulations for IBV poultry vaccine identified Subpopulations for IBV poultry vaccine identified

A commonly used poultry vaccine, the Arkansas infectious bronchitis vaccine, contains viral subpopulations that vary slightly genetically.

14/02/2017
Progress made towards a necrotic enteritis vaccine Progress made towards a necrotic enteritis vaccine

Necrotic enteritis (NE), is a serious and often fatal disease for chickens and turkeys, with up to 50% mortality reported before effective control measures

14/02/2017
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