SUMMARY
Dietary trace minerals have profound functions in broiler breeder reproduction. Organic hydroxy analog of methionine (HMTBa) trace minerals have been included at lower levels in poultry feeds compared to inorganic sources without affecting performance and in some cases improving...
ABSTRACT
Heavy weight fast-growing meat-type broiler chickens have largely been selected for growth rate, muscle mass yield especially for the breast muscle, and feed conversion. Substantial improvements have been made, but in recent years breast meat quality issues resulting in...
Institution: North Carolina State University
Principal Investigator: Mitsu Suyemoto
North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC 27607
Pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum (EC) continues to plague the broiler industry, causing mortality from pericarditis and sepsis early in the growing period and lameness and...
Institution: University of Arkansas
Principal Investigator: David Caldwell
University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture
Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201
Light intensity has been shown to affect the activity of birds, but most studies have focused on constant light intensities to determine their effect on welfare. This...
SUMMARY
In recent years, more farms have been transitioning to cage-free systems as multiple states passed regulations banning use of conventional cages, and several large food service companies pledged to exclusively source cage-free eggs by 2025–2026. However, transition and management...
Institution: University of Georgia
Principal Investigator: Catherine Logue
University of Georgia
953 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
Colibacillosis, as a result of Escherichia coli (E. coli), is arguably one of the major causes of morbidity, mortality and carcass loss to the poultry production...
Particulate matter (PM) can damage bird lungs. Now poultry scientists gather data to give a fuller picture of the effects of PM in different housing systems.
Poultry scientists are working to better understand the impacts of particulate matter (PM) on...
Non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) degrading enzymes have been used in monogastric
diets since the 1980’s, yet there is still debate on mode of action and how they improve
animal performance. Arabinoxylans account for 50-70% of the NSP present in cereal
grains and make...
Quick facts
Footpad dermatitis appears as dark brown and black lesions on footpads of poultry.
Managing litter moisture is key to preventing footpad dermatitis.
Severe footpad dermatitis can negatively affect feed intake and feed conversion rate of turkey hens.
What...
Research team investigates the financial harm that darkling beetles have had on the industry
In research published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management, University of Delaware graduate student Ben Sammarco, UD faculty member Michael Crossley and the University of Georgia’s Nancy Hinkle...