The importance of gut microbiota in chickens
Recent expansion in knowledge about the influence of microbiota on health and disease started a major research revolution in the area. Intestinal systems of...
Reduction of Salmonella and Campylobacter on raw poultry
by improving the killing effect of surface decontaminating solutions
In the United States, poultry is the most highly consumed meat and its consumption has grown...
Low protein diets downregulate hepatic enzymes
Low protein diets have clear benefits for the poultry industry with regards to health, welfare and production.
Dean et al., (2006) found that supplementing low...
Sample management and handling for diagnostic testing
Diagnostic testing is an important and widely used tool in commercial poultry husbandry. A key to best use of diagnostic testing, is to begin...
Dynamics and changing patterns of global egg trade at Country Development Group level –...
Country Development Groups – a new classification
The classification of the 211 countries for which data sets are available is based on several parameters, i.e....
Bel Ga driven to raise poultry standards in Myanmar
Since the consumption of chicken meat in Myanmar is rising significantly, enterprises such as Bel Ga have been investing in modern hatcheries and farms...
Practical views on global poultry nutrition – Second part
The demand for poultry meat will increase because of population growth and changing socio- economic factors. Resources will become constrained and changing consumer perceptions...
International rendering symposium to examine industry challenges and opportunities in the rendering industry at...
The rendering industry is vital to the sustainability of animal agriculture. Every year, renderers safely convert more than 50 billion pounds of inedible animal...
Insights into hunger will aid poultry welfare
Brain processes controlling hunger in birds and poultry are to be examined, to better understand how stress experienced during development in the egg impacts...
IPC launches new best practice guidance for reducing antibiotics in poultry meat production
In support of World Antibiotic Awareness Week and with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the International Poultry Council (IPC) has launched new...
Research assessed peracetic acid in poultry processing wastewater treatment systems
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, in which...
Heat tolerance of TETRA laying hens
The global warming and the climate change affect animal production and sustainability of livestock systems. The high ambient temperature has detrimental effect on the...
Fieragricola 2020: an in-depth insight into the Italian agro-livestock industry
In 2020, Fieragricola will strengthen the areas of animal husbandry and agricultural mechanization thanks to the expansion of its exhibition area; the fair will...
Interview with Olivier Rochard, Managing Director of Hubbard, on their new Hubbard Efficiency Plus
Hubbard has recently launched a new conventional breeder female, the Hubbard Efficiency Plus, which is the result of the company’s long-term research and development...
Research examines alternative feeding programs and photostimulation periods for broiler breeders
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers...
Minimizing interventions for turkey beak treatment in Germany
Germany wants to play a leading role in Europe in poultry and turkey welfare issues. Fundamental changes have been made to husbandry systems during...
Raising Pullets in Alternative Systems
Productive and profitable layers begin with good quality pullets. Having the correct body weight and body type at the start of egg production will...
Big data for poultry. What is possible? – second part
The term big data may at first appear incongruous to animal agriculture. However, by capturing, analysing, reporting and sharing of through-production chain data with...
A new research shows persistent Salmonella strains on processing equipment
The USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., in which Dr. Kay Cooksey and other...
Broiler breeders, a research on alternative feeding programs and photostimulation periods
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers...
Current trends in litter management
As much of the broiler industry transitions to antibiotic free production based on consumer demand, broiler house management is changing more substantially than it...
NIRS study on nutritional profiles of 100 soybean meal samples from USA and Brazil
This paper compares the nutrient profile of soybean meal (SBM) samples from the USA and Brazil. Proximate analysis, total amino acids, standardized ileal digestibility...
Protecting poultry from Avian Influenza
The Avian Influenza season is upon us, but how much do you know about Avian Influenza? Do you know how to protect the birds...
Big data for poultry – first part
The term big data may at first appear incongruous to animal agriculture. However, by capturing, analysing, reporting and sharing of through-production chain data with...
Host and microbial biomarkers for intestinal health and disease in broilers
New tools can be used to determine the gut health status of animals and to predict animal performance or to make a decision whether...
Egg drop syndrome (Adenovirus 127) in layers
Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) is a double-stranded DNA virus in the genus Atadenovirus of the Adenoviridae family and was first described in Holland in...
What is good chick quality?
When asking the question “What is good chick quality?”, the responses can be very different based on the person and their role. For instance,...
Novel genome technologies to ensure future biodiversity and global protein request
A new collaborative research and development project between Cobb-Vantress and The Roslin Institute brought scientists and industry experts together to address food security needs...
Chlamydia spp. detected in poultry in Piedmont, Italy
Chlamydia spp. are agents of re-emerging infections in poultry worldwide and deserve attention from a public health perspective due to the well-known zoonotic nature...
How to improve indoor air quality in poultry housing
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in which researchers provided...
Changing patterns of global egg trade between 2006 and 2016 – Part 2
Part 2: Dynamics at continent and country level in detail
While the analysis in Part 1 dealt with the continents and the leading countries in egg...
Efficacy and economics of oral fluralaner for the treatment of northern fowl mites in...
Once mites are observed in one area of the barn they tend to progressively spread to the whole barn and subsequently to the next...
Effects of feed presentation on growth performance and gut health of turkeys
The combined effect of feed presentation parameters bears considerable implications for the digestive health and growth performance of turkeys. This topic is very relevant...
Practical views on global poultry nutrition – First part
The global supply of poultry products will need to double by 2050 if we are to meet the aspiration of all people to be...
Spotty Liver Disease in cage-free brown laying hens
Missouri has a large amount of egg production that uses alternative housing methods such as cage-free farming. The development of the alternative systems began...
Mediterranean poultry sector outlook in the global market
Poultry sector gained in 2017 the leading position in the world meat sector surpassing for the first-time pig meat production.
This position is expected...
Sicily – the star protagonist of 38th Festa FACCO
On Friday August 30th, the traditional Facco corporate party, which this year celebrated its 38th year, was retold through the story of an extraordinary region, namely Sicily,...
A diagnostic laboratory perspective for pathogen detection
Detection of infectious diseases can generally be broken down into laboratory detection of the pathogen or detection of the immune response to the pathogen....
Effect of arginine and lysine on broiler chickens
Arginine is an essential amino acid for poultry and plays crucial roles in different biological pathways. Recent findings highlighted that the recommended levels of...
Researchers use laser for broiler house enrichment
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in which researchers used...
Egg weight loss during incubation of poults and chicks
Why is it important and how do we measure it?
Technology and the associated hatchery and equipment continues to advance incubation to levels previously unavailable,...
Introduction of the Kuroiler poultry breed in East Africa
The introduction of the Kuroiler poultry breed from India in East Africa is not only changing fortunes for many farmers in the region, but...
Poultry house climate
Poultry climate is a key factor in faming. High temperatures and a high humidity: in Germany, short periods in the summer months where temperatures...
Research provides Insight on colonization of broilers by Salmonella
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers were able...
Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in Latin America
In this paper, an overview will be given on the development of the laying hen inventories and of egg production between 2007 and 2017....
Egg production in turkey breeding hens
Traditionally, the turkey industry focuses on meat production rather than egg production. However, each turkey poult that is raised from meat production originated from...
5 easy steps to check fumigation efficacy
Fumigation is common practice for hatching eggs to prevent losses due to microbial contamination. You should check your fumigation annually to make sure it...
Comparison of the effects of dietary available phosphorus and feed restriction on performance, egg...
This study was performed to evaluate the effect of available phosphorus and restricted feeding level on laying hens productivity, egg quality and yolk fatty...
Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the G19 countries between 2006 and...
The second, and the last paper, in a series of two which deals with the egg industry in the Group of Nineteen countries between...
Turkey Breeding – Making the most of genetic potential
Genetic potential
Successful and profitable turkey production occurs across a wide range of production systems and farming environments. Breed choice, farming facilities, equipment, management, nutrition...
Feeding broilers of the future
The only way to maintain production is to improve the understanding of precision nutrition so that producers can feed broilers with low or no...
Ventilation of poultry houses with outdoor access
A primary goal in raising poultry is meeting the bird’s basic needs with regards to adequate temperature, air quality, food, water, light and protection...
Path to the 100 week age layers in cage free systems
Egg producers are always looking for ways to improve layer hen’s efficiency as, nowadays, the genetic potential of layers is targeting an extended age...
Research shows practical method to reduce litter moisture
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers...
Fertile or not?
Fertilisation and a fertile egg marks the beginning of a new life but is by no means a guarantee of a long life, as...
First-Ever Report of antimicrobial ase across U.S. broiler chickens and turkeys
Dramatic antimicrobial usage changes and improved antimicrobial stewardship.
The new report shows dramatic reductions of turkey and broiler chicken antimicrobial use over a five-year timeframe....
Trials show oregano essential oil supports anticoccidial vaccination
Oregano essential oil, well-documented for its antimicrobial action when included in the diets of various poultry species, has been found to be particularly effective...
The dynamics of the USA broiler industry between 1990 and 2019
The USA is the leading broiler meat producer with a share of 12 % in the global production volume, followed by China with 9...
The core technology for the sustainability of animal production, environment and green energy
Among various technologies for sustainability in animal production, anaerobic digestion or biogas technology is recognized for its multiple functions and benefits. It breaks down...
Copper influences broilers’ performance and growth
Copper (Cu) is an essential component involved in a wide variety of biochemical processes. It must be supplemented in the trace mineral premix as...
Feed Tech Expo, India – new dates
24-25-26 March 2022 at Kingston Event Center, Kurukshetra.
Feed Tech Expo, the digital edition of Dairy Industry Expo along with industry webinars and workshops, would...
A multidisciplinary research approach on Avian Influenza in Italy
The Avian Influenza epidemic of 2016-2017 had been the largest in Europe in more than 10 years. The circulating virus was a Highly Pathogenic...
Broiler nutrition, future efficiency
Talking about broiler nutrition, we all want the best possible return while investing as little as possible: efficiency is the keyword to success and...
SPACE, the great livestock event of September! Here our preview
The 33rd edition of SPACE will be held from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September 2019 at Rennes Parc-Expo, in France.
SPACE is the key...
Antimicrobial drug resistance in poultry. What do we know about risk factors?
There is an increasing amount of published surveillance and diagnostic submissions data, providing information on prevalence and trends of antimicrobial drug use and antimicrobial...
Syringes and accessories – more injection possibilities
Optimal injection up to the last animal is guaranteed when selecting a reliable and comfortable syringe. The re-usable Socorex self-refilling models offer a high...
Hubbard launches Efficiency Plus Female Breeder
Replacing current conventional offering, new Efficiency Plus Female bird gives the industry outstanding efficiency throughout the whole production chain.
Hubbard launches a new conventional breeder...
Is chick yield still a valid reference?
Many hatcheries still use chick yield – chick yield is the average chick weight divided by the average fresh egg weight multiplied by 100...
Intracare awarded NSF International Certification for Intra Hydrocare
Certification to NSF/ANSI 60 demonstrates compliance with nationally recognised Intracare health effects standard for all drinking water treatment chemicals.
Intracare, a leading innovative company in...
Reducing the environmental impact of egg production via breeding and alternative diet
Egg production has an important role in the global production of food. For decades, we have successfully selected laying hens that efficiently produce animal...
How Necrotic Enteritis affects animal’ welfare and performance
Necrotic Enteritis (NE) affected flocks have poor enteric health and nutrient digestibility leading to decreased performance and increased excretion of nutrients.
Evidence suggests that...
Metabolisable energy of ingredients in peak layers
Layer nutritionists typically rely on apparent metabolisable energy data generated in broilers as layer AME data are less available.
The bioassays are typically conducted...
Avian Influenza jolts East Africa poultry trade
Kenya has announced plans to lift the January 2017 ban on poultry and poultry products from its landlocked neighbor, Uganda, where the Avian Influenza...
This year Agrovo Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Agrovo Founder Michael Langeder summarises his company’s journey:
“To be honest, when I started Agrovo in 1994 I didn’t have a clear picture of...
Field vaccination against ILT in broiler chickens: lack of consistency
When vaccination against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is necessary in broiler flocks, mass administration techniques are required due to the sheer numbers of birds involved....
Clostridial Dermatitis
Clostridial Dermatitis is a disease of economic concern in turkeys. Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium septicum have been isolated consistently from dermatitis lesions in turkeys....
Eliciting preferences for attributes of Newcastle disease vaccination programmes for village poultry in Ethiopia
Newcastle disease (NCD) is an important disease of poultry, directly affecting the livelihoods of poor farmers across developing countries. Research has identified promising innovations...
Science unveils new pathway to broiler chicken growth performance
A new tool has emerged for broiler chicken operations seeking new ways to optimize results while keeping aligned with a full range of the...
Improving birds’ health by refining their intestinal microbiota health and stability
Intestinal systems of living organisms are inhabited by a dense community of microorganisms dominated by bacteria but also containing archea, fungi, protozoa and viruses....
Maintaining hatching egg quality through good hygiene and handling
The microbiological status of a hatching egg is highest immediately after the egg is laid. The objective, therefore, is to ensure that quality is...
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Case report of E. meleagrimitis infection in turkeys
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