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...

Microbiological consequences of different housing systems for laying hens, with particular reference to Salmonella...

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A significant proportion of human illnesses caused by Salmonella are linked to the consumption of contaminated eggs. In response, substantial government and private industry...

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...

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...

Influenza antibodies made by Pirbright reduce disease in chickens

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Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have engineered synthetic antibody molecules that can be administered to poultry to reduce the symptoms of Influenza, as well as...

UK Veterinary Vaccinology Network

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Veterinary researchers from around the world came together at this year’s joint UK & International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference on the 9-10 January 2019...

Avian cholera: epidemiology, transmission and control measures

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Avian cholera remains a significant threat to poultry and wild bird populations. Effective control relies on biosecurity, surveillance and appropriate carcass management measures. Definition and...

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...

The relationship between sperm function and diet – Toms are what they eat

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It is well known that cryopreserved semen could be used to regenerate commercial or research poultry lines; however, fertility rates from poultry semen frozen...

Key global health issues in cage-free and organic laying hens

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In USA and Europe there has been a growth in cage-free, free range, and organic production over the last 10 years. The percentage of all...

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...

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...

Role of dietary calcium in Necrotic Enteritis development and pathogenesis

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, in which the...

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,...

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...

Research shows nutritional effects of Coccidiosis vaccination

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A funded research project on Coccidiosis was completed at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that shows the nutritional effects of coccidiosis vaccination. Project...

Clostridial Dermatitis

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Clostridial Dermatitis is a disease of economic concern in turkeys. Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium septicum have been isolated consistently from dermatitis lesions in turkeys....

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...

Overview of worm infestations in chickens: integrated control, preventive strategies, and novel diagnostic tools

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The transition toward alternative and free-range housing systems has led to a renewed increase in helminth infection pressure in poultry production. Intestinal worms not...

Mass water vaccination in poultry sheds: accurate dose for every bird, every line

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Even if many people use the same methods or knowledge for water vaccination in cage or aviary systems as they do for broiler or...

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...

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...

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...

Use of multiple strains of infectious bronchitis vaccines to induce protection against new IB...

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USPOULTRY (www.uspoultry.org.) and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a funded research project at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del., in which researchers found...

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...

Water disinfection in poultry farms: a low-cost practice with high impact

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Water is often overlooked as a source of disease risk in poultry farming. Yet, when it comes to biosecurity, drinking water is one of...

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...

Feeding the commercial turkey

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Choosing the most effective feeding programme has never been more important given the unpredictability of the raw material market and lack of consistent supply...

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,...

Chlamydia spp. detected in poultry in Piedmont, Italy

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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...

Research provides Insight on colonization of broilers by Salmonella

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers were able...

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...

Garlic allicin as a promising alternative to antibiotics in broilers

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Introduction The poultry industry is under increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use due to antimicrobial resistance and consumer demand for safer products. Garlic (Allium sativum)...

Avian influenza diagnostics in foxes provide valuable addition to mammal surveillance

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Research by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) and the Dutch Wildlife Health Centre (DWHC) shows that foxes in the province of Friesland can become infected...

Update on Infectious Bronchitis in the United States

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Infectious bronchitis infections continued to increase this year in the Ontario broiler, broiler breeder and layer sectors. Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) can be spread by...

Enumeration of Ascaridia Galli eggs in chicken excreta

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Excreta counting techniques in eggs can provide valuable information for assessing flock infection levels, selecting nematode resistant chicken breeds and for determining anthelmintic efficacy.  Although...

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...

Animal feed probiotics market expands as antibiotic-free nutrition gains momentum

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The global animal feed probiotics market is undergoing a significant transformation as livestock producers increasingly seek sustainable, science-driven alternatives to conventional growth promoters. Valued...

Use of injection syringes in the animal production industry

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Animal health is an important factor to consider, as any disease outbreak can potentially have drastic economical consequences. For this reason, planning and preparing...

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...

Infectious Coryza in vaccinated layers: are vaccines failing to protect?

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During 2017 and 2018 Infectious Coryza was detected in several commercial vaccinated egg layer flocks in California. The Avibacterium paragallinarum strains isolated from infected...

How Necrotic Enteritis affects animal’ welfare and performance

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Necrotic Enteritis (NE) affected flocks have poor enteric health and nutrient digestibility leading to decreased performance and increased excretion of nutrients. Evidence suggests that...

Compatibility of a new multi-strain probiotic with a live-attenuated Salmonella vaccine in chickens

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A pilot study was undertaken to assess the compatibility of a new multistrain probiotic with a live-attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) vaccine. Experimental units were...

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...

Interrupting cholesterol pathway reduces Marek’s disease spread

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In a new discovery, scientists from The Pirbright Institute confirm that cholesterol production and transport play a crucial role in how Marek’s disease virus...

Interreg NWE OMELETTE project demonstrates practical pathway to longer, healthier laying cycles

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At the mid-term TransRegional Eggspert Panel meeting in Ploufragan, France, the OMELETTE project presented its first results, highlighting how a more proactive and data-driven...

Detection of antibodies against Chlamydia species in chicken serum

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Avian chlamydiosis is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia bacteria. The currently available tests distinguish Chlamydia species based on genetic material. Researchers from Wageningen...

Field vaccination against ILT in broiler chickens: lack of consistency

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When vaccination against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is necessary in broiler flocks, mass administration techniques are required due to the sheer numbers of birds involved....

Researchers characterize selected variant Avian Reovirus strains

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of California, Davis, in which researchers looked to...

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...

Rapid in vitro antimicrobial screening assay against Campylobacter

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Research was undertaken to adapt a multi-well antimicrobial assay as a fast and reliable method to screen large numbers of plant extract treatments against...

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...

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...

Biosecurity, before the beginning…

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Almost all of us, the poultry people, know what biosecurity is about. For the investors, it means spending lots of money to prevent disasters,...

Prevention and control of biofilm in water line systems as part of biosecurity protocols

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This paper does not address the situations in which the microbiological quality of the water has been compromised from the beginning; rather, this paper addresses how drinking...

The manureshed concept: a solution to poultry litter nutrient recycling?

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Surface waters in the United States are regularly assessed as a part of the Clean Water Act to determine whether the water quality protects...

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...

New avian flu outbreak detected on a farm in the Urgell region (Catalonia)

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The Government of Catalonia has confirmed the detection of a new case of avian influenza on a poultry farm located within the surveillance radius...

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...

Infectious Bursal Disease antibody levels and viral load in commercial broiler chickens

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Infectious bursal disease (IBD) disease is caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) of the genus Avibirna-viridae and family Birna-viridae. IBDV is found worldwide...

Researchers develop method for making new types of vaccines

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens,...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Poultry expertise at IDEXX

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In a rapidly evolving poultry production environment with fewer treatment options, disease prevention and identification are more important than ever. Reliable lab diagnostics play...

Gut health and Coccidiosis

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In poultry, gut health is fundamental and the gastrointestinal tract accounts for twenty percent of the energy expenditure of the whole body. This energy...

Novel Approach Improves Poultry Welfare by Reducing Stress on Chickens

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MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health within the United States and Canada) recently announced the launch of EXZOLT® (fluralaner), the first systemic...

USPOULTRY Releases Updated Report of Antibiotic Stewardship Within US Poultry Production

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Updated research, supported by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was released today quantifying 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...

DNA region in chickens identified for disease resistance

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One region in the DNA explains a large difference in possible disease resistance betweenchickens. This was discovered by researchers of Wageningen University & Research...

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...

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....

Female persistency post-peak. Managing fertility and production

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INTRODUCTION Managing breeding stock fertility and egg production is critical to achieving good breeder production and welfare. However, maintaining persistent egg output and hatchability remains...

Research Rules Out Possible Kinky Back Prevention

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., in which researchers...

Boosting the cell-mediated immunity in chickens post-hatch via pre-hatch delivery of nucleic acids

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Respiratory virus infections such as Avian Influenza, infectious laryngotracheitis and infectious bronchitis lead to high morbidity and mortality in chickens globally. Given the limitations...

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...

Heat and drought put Europe’s poultry sector under pressure

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Record temperatures and drought are adding pressure to Europe’s poultry sector, affecting bird welfare, farm productivity, water availability, feed costs and logistics. While EU...

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