Each year, Delaware farms raise more than 240 million broiler chickens, the top agricultural commodity in the state with a $3.5 billion impact on the state's economy.
But a disease characterized by firm, yellowish breast muscle is estimated to affect...
In its latest updates, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported more H5N1 avian flu detections in poultry and wild birds, including several pigeons in Michigan's Ionia County, an area where the...
Amid recent reports of avian influenza affecting dairy cow herds across several states, concerns about food safety naturally arise. However, understanding the risks and proper precautions can alleviate worries for consumers.
Avian influenza, commonly known as "bird flu," can be...
The Russian Agricultural Ministry has put forward a proposal to prohibit free-range poultry, citing concerns over infectious diseases that could threaten industrial farms. This move is expected to have significant repercussions on thousands of backyard farms and the organic...
In a comparison of differently sized poultry farms, researchers at North Carolina State University found that rates of Salmonella in fecal and environmental samples were more prevalent on larger commercial farms than on smaller backyard farms.
Perhaps more importantly, multidrug...
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, have circulated in the beginning months of 2024, it reminds us that the health of the flock should always be one of the top priorities for bird owners. Bird owners should...
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat for public health, and the use of antimicrobials in livestock feed has been a major contributing factor in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance to many drugs, according to the U.S....
Avian influenza vaccination cannot completely immunise birds, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said in a report published on 17 April, as France banked on it to reduce bird culling, ensure the continuation of exports, and reduce the disease’s...
Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has launched Neogen® Farm Fluid MAX in Great Britain and will soon be available in other European markets, subject to global registrations and notifications. This dual-action disinfectant is designed for challenging...
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to be a concern and...