Institution: University of California, Davis
Principal Investigator:
Dr. R. A. Gallardo, Professor
University of California, Davis
Department of Population Health and Reproduction
1089 Veterinary Medicine Dr. VM3B
School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, CA 95616
Avian Reoviruses (ARV) are distributed worldwide in chickens, turkeys and other bird species...
As poultry companies move away from using antibiotic growth promoters in chickens, scientists are joining an international research coalition to find new ways to keep the poultry industry sustainable.
Among researchers are the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service...
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While pasture-raised poultry comprises a small portion of the commercial poultry industry in North America, these alternative rearing systems have become increasingly popular. As such, it is critical to improve our understanding of husbandry practices and prevalence...
You’ve probably heard that if you can interest children in sports or exercise, they’ll stay active and healthy when they’re older.
Teresa Casey-Trott is wondering whether that advice applies to chickens as well.
Casey-Trott is in the fourth year of her...
Poultry litter is an excellent, low cost fertilizer if used properly. Land application of litter returns nutrients and organic matter to the soil, building soil fertility and quality. In addition to the macronutrients, N, P and K, poultry manure...
Author links open overlay panelMs. Teryn E.GirardMartin J.ZuidhofClover J.Bench
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Broiler breeder pullets were fed skip-a-day or using precision feeding stations.
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Precision-fed pullets were less restless and stood and walked less.
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Precision-fed pullets exhibited more object pecking.
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Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
The rapid growth in reduced and “no antibiotics ever” production was the driving force behind development of a new vaccine to protect chickens against four costly diseases.
“Viruses alone can take a heavy toll on flocks, but they also...
Gary D. Butcher and Richard D. Miles2
Poultry encounter numerous stressors during their lives. These stressors cause hormone changes, declines in feed intake, altered nutrient metabolism and suppressed immune function. The adverse effects of the stressors are additive and every...
Texas A & M University
Dr. Audrey P. McElroy
Texas A & M University
107 Kleberg Center
2472 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2472
Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a complex intestinal health issue with important economic impacts on poultry production. Losses due to NE are not...
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A "manureshed" encompasses the lands surrounding animal feeding operations onto which manure nutrients can be redistributed to meet environmental, production, and economic goals.
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3109 U.S. counties were classified as sources or sinks of manure nutrients.
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