Coccidiosis is the most common disease of brooded poultry. It affects primarily chicks and poults (baby turkeys). But it may also (though rarely) affect keets (baby guinea fowl), ducklings, and goslings. It is the most common cause of death...
What is the best turkey mating ratio for good fertility? That’s a question many first-time turkey keepers ask. Often as not, they get many different answers. Here’s why:
Turkey Type
The first thing to consider is the type of turkeys in...
By: Gabriella Furo, Ph.D. student
Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota
What is footpad dermatitis (FPD) and why should I care?
Footpad dermatitis is a skin inflammation, and a frequently occurring problem in turkey production worldwide, which can affect the turkey...
Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
Research studying Salmonella across one turkey producer’s farms found Salmonella Infantis to be by far the dominant serotype — recorded in over a quarter of positive results.
The 3-year study, which involved taking swabs from protective shoe coverings on...
Dr. Stan Savage
Poultry Consultant
Moultrie, Georgia
Introduction
This book is the second of two guides covering poultry feed withdrawal and its effect on contamination at processing. Phibro Animal Health has supported the reproduction of this guide as a service to poultry producers...
Darkling beetles are a widespread nuisance in broiler and turkey production. In fact, the darkling beetle is a common pest on broiler farms around the world.1 They can be found in the litter under feeders and in the walls...
Three common water sanitation programs
Clean sanitized water is one of the most critical, but unfortunately often overlooked, elements in allowing a flock to perform to its full potential. Clean water reduces stress on the animals and helps to prevent...
Is antibiotic-free turkey production within reach? How can we responsibly reduce the use of antibiotics while treating health challenges in the field?
When bacterial infections become severe, antibiotics are a possible and effective solution. For over 70 years, antibiotics have...
Turkey brooding: How do I give my poults a good start?
Information on brooding continues to be one of the top performing online resources and highly requested topic for customers all over the world. This speaks to the high level...
Reprinted from:PoultryHealthToday.com
High-profile Salmonella outbreaks in turkey flocks in recent years have demonstrated the need for improved surveillance in the US turkey industry, according to a poultry health expert.
Nikki Shariat, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health, Poultry...