Biosecurity measures and new vaccines to combat the spread of bird flu

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The recent H5N6 bird flu outbreak is confined to the south of England, partly due to the introduction of an Avian Influenza Protection Zone...

Antimicrobial drug resistance in poultry. What do we know about risk factors?

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There is an increasing amount of published surveillance and diagnostic submissions data, providing information on prevalence and trends of antimicrobial drug use and antimicrobial...

A diagnostic laboratory perspective for pathogen detection

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Detection of infectious diseases can generally be broken down into laboratory detection of the pathogen or detection of the immune response to the pathogen....

How to guard your hatchery against biosecurity threats

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Biosecurity, by simple definition, is a set of procedures undertaken to limit the spread of infectious pathogens to a susceptible population. It is, however,...

Should the US rethink its avian influenza policy?

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➤ Tom Tabler, Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture  ➤ Tanner Thornton, Graduate Research Assistant, Department...

Pulmonary Nocardiosis in turkey poults

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Nocardiosis is an opportunistic, noncontagious, pyogranulomatous or suppurative disease of domestic animals, wildlife and people. In domestic animals, it causes mastitis, pneumonia (granulomatous lesions...

Mycoplasma Synoviae, a technical update

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Mycoplasma are the smallest free-living organisms both in size and number of genes, and unlike many other bacteria, they do not have a cell...

On-farm control of campylobacter

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Campylobacteriosis, primarily caused by the consumption of contaminated chicken products, accounts for the majority of food poisoning cases in Europe and many other developed...

A synergistic herbal alternative combination: curcumshield vs poultry infections – a broad-spectrum study

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Introduction In the case of bacterial infections, various categories of antibiotics – especially synthetic ones – are widely used as broad-spectrum bacteriostatic and bactericidal agents....

Increasing standardization in real-time PCR diagnostics

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How to use it with a modular system and its benefit to laboratory throughput. The IDEXX RealPCR™ real-time PCR reagents aim to provide a new...

Holistic view of intestinal health in poultry

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Intestinal health is necessary to maintain efficient and sustainable gastrointestinal tract (GIT) physiology. The GIT has digestive, absorptive, metabolic, immunological and endocrinological functions. This means...

First-Ever Report of antimicrobial ase across U.S. broiler chickens and turkeys

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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....

Engineering vaccines for multiple strains of IBV

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In new work funded by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) researchers at The Pirbright Institute and The Roslin Institute have published...

Mycotoxins in turkeys

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Toxin production requires the presence of a mould, a suitable substrate and a suitable environment. If a mould is present, toxin production is influenced...

Research examines novel next generation sequencing techniques

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers...

Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry

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New insights from a study of the 2016/17 bird flu outbreak show how highly pathogenic bird flu viruses – which are likely to cause...

Microbiota studies in poultry

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The microbial populations that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of birds play an important role in the establishment and maintenance of a healthy gut....

Improving birds’ health by refining their intestinal microbiota health and stability

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Intestinal systems of living organisms are inhabited by a dense community of microorganisms  dominated by bacteria but also containing archea, fungi, protozoa and viruses....

Pathogenesis of egg infections by salmonella – Second Part

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Early protection has been demonstrated after primary live vaccine administration early post-hatch but this effect is serotype-specific, while cross-protection between some serotypes has been...

Infectious bronchitis virus shuts down cell stress signals

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A new study from scientists at The Pirbright Institute and collaborators at the University of Surrey provides evidence that infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) can regulate the...

The ABCs of CDT (Clostridial Dermatitis of Turkeys)

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Clostridial Dermatitis of Turkeys (CDT), also referred to as Cellulitis, remains a major disease issue across all geographic regions of the US; the annual...

Advantages and disadvantages of Coccidiosis control programs in poultry

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Coccidiosis is a protozoan economic disease of poultry, in which around 80% of losses are due to mortality, reduced weight gain, inefficient feed conversion,...

Pirbright research to boost vaccine production

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Scientists at the Pirbright Institute have received money, which will enable research into boosting vaccine yields by up to ten fold. The funding was...

Wooden Breast Disease

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The emergence of Wooden Breast Disease in commercial broiler chickens has been associated with significant economic loss in the poultry industry resulting from severe...

Gut health in poultry production: why, what and how

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Gut health has become a dominant topic in the global poultry industry. But why did the topic emerge to become so important to the...

Managing coccidiosis in birds raised without antibiotics

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For poultry producers to make a profit they must have healthy, uniform sized birds, make sure there are no real or assumed human health...

Targeted preharvest interventions against Salmonella in turkeys

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Salmonella is a foodborne zoonotic pathogen prevalent in poultry production, including turkeys. The pathogen is a constant threat to human public health because of...

Protozoal management in turkeys

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The two turkey protozoa that cause significant animal welfare and economic distress include various Eimeria species of coccidia and Histomonas meleagridis. For coccidia, oral...

Poultry gut health critical to NAE production

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The production of “No Antibiotics Ever” (NAE) poultry is a common trend worldwide today. Despite scientific evidence indicating that specific antibiotic growth promoters (AGP)...

The effects of diet and epigenetic alterations on the gut microbiome, inflammation and poultry...

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The gut microbiota is a fundamental force influencing diverse aspects of avian physiology. Microbiome studies are at a critical juncture and facing a challenging...

NWO OTP grant awarded to WUR project aimed at head start for day-old chicks

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The immune system of a chicken starts in the egg. Validated tools to assess how incubation conditions influence immune development are lacking. A new...

Salmonella, creating the most undesirable environment

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Background Salmonella non-typhoidal is among the top foodborne bacteria that cause illness within the United States annually.With 1.4 million illness (11% of foodborne bacteria), 19,336...

The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off

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Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased in humans by 3% since 2014 says the report, which is compiled by the...

Cecal coccidiosis in turkeys

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Cecal coccidiosis is an important disease that affects the cecal integrity of turkeys and may result in watery feces with flecks of blood. In...

Incorporating an essential oil and saponin blend as part of an effective coccidiosis management...

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Coccidiosis continues to be a top challenge in the poultry industry and growing evidence of reduced sensitivity to traditional anticoccidials like ionophores and chemicals...

World Veterinary Day – celebrating the value of vaccination

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The theme of this year’s World Veterinary Day – celebrated April, 27th – was Value of Vaccination. To celebrate it, some of the vaccinology...

Vaccination of turkey breeders to control Salmonella

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Salmonella continues to be a top food safety concern for the turkey industry, the USDA, and the consumer. Salmonella bacteria are the most frequently...

Pirbright’s livestock coronavirus research

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The Pirbright Institute is aware that misinformation regarding the Institute and its research is circulating on social media following an outbreak of a new...

Monitoring of IBV circulation and prevalence

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Infectious bronchitis (IB) is one of the most common viral diseases in chicken production worldwide and IB virus (IBV) is considered the most contagious...

Nutritional strategies against pathogens in poultry

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Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter jejuni are the two major foodborne pathogens transmitted through poultry products. Since chickens are the reservoir hosts of these pathogens,...

Increased cecal butyrate concentrations protect against Salmonella Enteritidis

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Butyrate is a molecule that is extensively studied as a feed additive to improve gut health and animal performance. It also has been described...

Effect of difference doses of Newcastle disease vaccine immunization on broilers

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Influence on growth performance, plasma variables and immune response As a member of the Paramyxoviridae group, Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is the key causative agent...

Backyard poultry flocks Salmonella spp. seroprevalence

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As backyard poultry grows as a hobby in the United States there is an increased worry that poultry will become infected with Salmonella spp....

Antibiotic-resistance: the contribution of the viruses in GIT microbiome

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The GIT, or rather the gastro intestinal tract, is the organ of the all organism mostly colonized by the microbial population: it hosts more...

Research provides new understanding of ILT vaccines

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, in which researchers...

Sample management and handling for diagnostic testing

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Diagnostic testing is an important and widely used tool in commercial poultry husbandry. A key to best use of diagnostic testing, is to begin...

Pirbright’s new Avian Influenza vaccine

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An improved poultry influenza vaccine has been developed by researchers from The Pirbright Institute. The potential vaccine triggers a rapid immune response which protects...

Turkey arthritis reovirus. Diagnostic strategies

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Avian reoviruses (ARVs). They are non-enveloped viruses of 70-80 nm size having an icosahedral symmetry. The viral genome has 10 segments of double stranded...

Bioavailable silicium as feed additive and its beneficial effects throughout poultry production

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Silicium is a naturally occurring trace element that supports bone formation, collagen synthesis, and structural integrity in tissues and eggshell membranes. In poultry, dietary...

Bacterin usage

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A good vaccination program, along with proper flock management and biosecurity, plays a key role in the health and productivity of broiler breeders. The...

Development of Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) for Mycoplasma gallisepticum

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Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is the most pathogenic avian mycoplasma species. It affects commercial, non-commercial poultry and wild birds. Current MG sequence typing methods rely...

Gut health in layers

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To some extent gut health has not been a focus of commercial pullet and layer flocks unless the problem contributed to a significant mortality...

Towards practical methods for assessing ILTV vaccine take

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In response to ILTV outbreaks, live vaccines are typically administered at 7-14 days of age in drinking water via nipple drinkers which may not...

Ability to detect Salmonella vs. Salmonella-Free in poultry processing

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Poultry are sampled often for Salmonella during growout on the farm and throughout the processing plant. While on farm sampling is not currently a...

How a single Avian Influenza protein can increase period of infection

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New research led by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has shown how an Avian Infuenza a virus protein, called PB1-F2, is able to shut...

Optimizing immunization through proper vaccination in turkeys

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When we talk about optimizing immunization through proper vaccination in commercial turkeys, we are really talking about optimizing drinking water vaccination when we think...

Future of coccidiosis management in turkeys

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Coccidiosis is a disease that is caused by protozoan parasites that develop within the intestine of most domestic and wild animals and birds. Coccidia...

Continuous monitoring and control of mycoplasma for sustainable poultry production

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Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) remain persistent pathogens in poultry, causing respiratory disorders, synovitis, uneven growth, and reduced egg production. Determining the...

Managing CO2 and fresh air to optimise hatchability

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Last year I was invited to a layer hatchery that was reporting slightly lower hatchability than its sister hatcheries, despite using eggs from the...

Concurrent infection of Histomonas meleagridis and Eimeria meleagridis in a turkey flock

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Blackhead disease (histomoniasis) in turkeys is one of the protozoan diseases sporadically documented in commercial turkey production facilities. Histomoniasis may induce mild, moderate, or...

Host and microbial biomarkers for intestinal health and disease in broilers

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New tools can be used to determine the gut health status of animals and to predict animal performance or to make a decision whether...

A review of novel biological alternatives to antibiotic therapies in poultry

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As poultry producers in Australia continue to limit antibiotic use, increasing numbers of alternative therapies and chemical biosecurity products are being used to overcome...

Comparing two ELISA kits

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Here a comparison of two ELISA kits as been made to assess their efficicacy. Recombinant turkey herpesvirus vaccines (rHVT) are being widely used for...

Chicken study probes resistance to food bug

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Receiving gut microbes from resistant chickens does not lessen chickens’ susceptibility to bacterium that causes food poisoning. Susceptible chickens became even more susceptible to Campylobacter,...

Clinical coccidiosis in broilers with concurrent infection of Eimeria maxima and Eimeria praecox

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Coccidiosis is a complex disease in chickens caused by protozoan parasites in the genus Eimeria. As Eimeria species are ubiquitous in poultry facilities, coccidiosis...

When the gut rebels: the challenge of chronic inflammation in laying hens

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In the poultry industry, intestinal health is a cornerstone for achieving high production yields, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. One of the issues that...

Major histocompatibility complex and genetic resistance to Infectious Bronchitis Virus

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Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is an endemic disease of chickens responsible for considerable economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. IBV replication leads to...

An alternative method to fight Avian Influenza Virus

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A recent project was completed at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, in which researchers developed a mobile system that can inactivate Avian...

Pulsed ultraviolet light processing of eggs

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In recent years, pulsed ultraviolet light has been shown to reduce microbial pathogens on the surface of shell eggs, crucial for maintaining good chick...

Avian reovirus, molecular characterization

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Avian reovirus (ARV) is the main cause of viral arthritis and tenosynovitis in chickens and turkeys, triggering economic losses in the poultry industry due...

Better for birds, the earth, and you: Kipster’s egg

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In the United States, as of March 2024, 40% of eggs produced are cage-free. While the cage-free movement has gained momentum worldwide, one company...

Obtaining the most benefit from an anticoccidial sensitivity test

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The poultry industry has been using the same anticoccidial drugs for the prevention of coccidiosis for several decades. The last approval of a new...

Research shows how Infectious Laryngotracheitis can spread from vaccinated flocks

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The research on how Infectious Laryngotracheitis can spread from vaccinated flocks was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Claxton Poultry...

Blackhead disease: development of molecular tests and an in vitro assay to identify reservoirs...

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This research project developed diagnostic assays needed for advancing the understanding of blackhead disease. The article shows clearly how the disease most likely spreads...

The Salmonella initiative

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An enduring challenge and reputational issue for the egg industry is caused by the presence of Salmonella enterica serovars (particularly some Typhimurium serotypes), which...

Researchers investigate the cause and prevention of False Layer Syndrome

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in which researchers investigated the cause and prevention...

The importance of gut microbiota in chickens

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Recent expansion in knowledge about the influence of microbiota on health and disease started a major research revolution in the area. Intestinal systems of...

Researchers investigate the characteristics of Turkey Hepatitis Reovirus

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a funded research project at the University of Minnesota in which researchers investigated the characteristics of Turkey...

Salmonella prevention strategies and influences of sampling method selection

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Multiple factors can influence both Salmonella prevalence and diversity of Salmonella serogroups detected from both pre and post-harvest samples. Sampling methodologies vary widely when...

Holistic view of intestinal health in poultry

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The intestinal health of poultry has broad implications for the systemic health of birds, animal welfare, the production efficiency of flocks, food safety, and...

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