North Carolina State University
Robert Beckstead
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7608
Cochlosoma anatis is a flagellated parasite of birds that has been associated with enteritis and stunting in turkeys. Prior to this research there was debate regarding...
Dr. Alain Riggi, DVM, Global Species Manager & Dr. Julie Schulthess, Immunity R&D Manager
Robust immunity in poultry flocks is essential to reducing reliance on antibiotics. Phileo’s post-antibiotic program provides three innovative nutritional solutions to boost overall poultry health. Safglucan®,...
SUMMARY
Although many studies have attempted to determine the effect of goose age on egg weight, the relationship remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis of the relevant literature in an attempt to provide clarity on this question. We found that...
Researchers from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have sequenced the genome of a virulent Salmonella Enteritidis strain that sickened two poultry flocks in consecutive years and found that it was both antibiotic-resistant and could potentially infect humans.
Characterizing...
Formulation of more efficient and economical feeds relies on the better use by the animal of nutrients from the raw materials as well as on the safe choices to lower feed costs. Animal performance indicators shall not be compromised,...
Institution: University of Maryland
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shawna Weimer
University of Maryland
Department of Animal and Avian Sciences
8127 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD 20742
The prevalence of Salmonella in broiler flocks and products is an important production, food safety and human health concern. Colonization...
The hatchery manager takes all possible measures to ensure that incubation results in the highest number of first class chicks. The aim is to have boxes ready for transport to the farm which contain a known number of first...
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator:
Spyros G. Pavlostathis
Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Atlanta, GA 30332-0512
Peracetic acid (PAA) has been an effective antimicrobial agent in the poultry industry used predominantly in chillers. Recently, its use has been...
Patryk Sztandarski, Polish Academy of Sciences
Joanna Marchewka, Polish Academy of Sciences
Franciszek Wojciechowski, Polish Academy of Sciences
Anja B. Riber
Stefan Gunnarsson, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Jarosław Olav Horbańczuk, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department of Animal...
Many factors can influence egg quality and appearance. These factors will vary depending upon the housing environment, genetics, drugs, feed ingredients, or chemicals used in agriculture. As egg production methods become more varied—for example, changing from cage to free...