It is satisfying to realize that most poultry houses are more comfortable for the birds, and their caretakers, than outside conditions during hot weather.
The primary reason poultry are kept in buildings is to provide them with a comfortable, safe...
Breeder farmers strive to produce clean and fertile hatching eggs. The quality of day old chicks is directly related to the hatching egg. Therefore, the breeder farmers have an indirect impact on the day old chick quality. Good breeder...
Two recent studies assessed the prevalence of various infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) strains in Europe in recent years, with QX and 793b proving the most common causes of virulent disease in chickens.
The findings are based on molecular analyses of...
A producer’s ability to match vaccine coverage to the circulating infectious-bronchitis threat depends largely on a well-executed surveillance program, according to Mark Jackwood, PhD, University of Georgia.
He said producers often take a “shoot-in-the-dark” approach with IB. “They starting adding...
Source: Hybird Turkeys Website
This week, we are happy to present the first guest post from Director of Technical Services for Best Veterinary Solutions, John Menges. In this article, John reviews the key takeaways of stray voltage and how it...
By Guillermo Zavala, DVM, MAM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACPV
Adjunct Professor, University of Georgia
President, Avian Health International, LLC
Flowery Branch, Georgia (USA)
Two circumstances have initiated reconsideration about the value of Marek’s disease (MD) vaccination.
One is the explosion in no-antibiotics-ever poultry production...
Vaccination has been shown to protect broilers from E. coli infection. But is it worth the cost?
According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost their bottom lines. In an analysis of field trial data...
Reprinted from:PoultryHealthToday.com
Thorough vaccination programs and bird surveillance are critical to giving US flocks the best possible chance of protection against evolving strains of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
Brian Jordan, PhD, associate professor at the University of Georgia, said that while...
Modern technology is increasingly being used on breeder farms, creating increases in data generation. This data can be analyzed by the farmer to make smarter decisions to improve flock performance and efficiency. As genetics improve yearly, so will efficiencies...
Global warming is not a fad, it’s our future. It has the potential to impact almost every aspect of daily living, including agriculture, as projected climatic changes can affect crop yields, livestock management, and production location. The severity of...