Each year, American farmers raise billions of chickens, more than enough for a "chicken for every pot," as Herbert Hoover's campaign once promised.
But all those birds mean a lot of something else: manure. Poultry litter is the mix of...
The production of pineapple generates substantial quantities of harvest and processing residues, which are often underutilized. A recent study conducted by the University of Abomey-Calavi sought to evaluate the quality of compost derived from these residues when mixed with...
At the recent USPOULTRY Hatchery-Breeder Clinic in Nashville, Tenn., industry experts gathered to share strategies for enhancing hatchery performance during the two-day event. Attendees received valuable insights into implementing quality assurance programs, managing diseases, improving communication between hatchery and...
Qatar University (QU) has developed a groundbreaking research initiative to develop a sustainable air conditioning system for poultry houses in hot and humid regions.
This project, led by Dr. Djamel Ouahrani, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the College of...
Lice have been found feeding on the skin and blood of free-range chickens, which are infected at much higher rates than caged flocks. This finding could have implications for states like California, where all egg production is cage-free.
Previously, lice...
Researchers at Purdue University's College of Agriculture are pioneering new antibiotic-free treatments to combat avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) in poultry. This innovative approach aims to reduce the reliance on antibiotics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
A New Bacteriophage...
If the sanitation of your livestock or poultry drinking water isn't a priority today, it should be. Kemin sat down with Best Veterinary Solutions (BVS) Water Services Manager Mitch Downs to talk about today’s water-quality challenges — how they affect animal...
Vaccination against AI seems within reach
There’s no need to explain to what extent Avian influenza (AI) affects the global poultry business. This highly contagious and lethal avian disease causes not just massive economic damage, but as a zoonotic disease...
Of the largest egg-producing companies in Latin America, 50% are located in Brazil, accounting for just over 10% of all global production. In 2021, of the 55.5 billion eggs produced, 99.54% were destined for domestic consumption, demonstrating a significant...
A recent study reveals that it may be feasible to reduce the dietary amino acid intake for pullets, potentially lowering costs and improving sustainability in poultry farming. This research is especially significant as modern pullets are bred to mature...