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When chickens are healthy they consume less feed and produce more quality eggs. They are less trouble to look after and less money is spent on medical costs. Poultry disease can spread rapidly among chickens because they are usually kept together in the chicken house. The chickens share the same feeders and drinkers, which can spread disease and infections rapidly from sick to healthy chickens. In intensive egg production systems, much focus is placed on the egg laying performance of the flock. Poultry diseases can negatively affect the health and performance of your flock. Important and common poultry diseases include necrotic enteritis, chronic respiratory diseases, gangrenous dermatitis, fowl cholera, and avian influenza.
Alberto Torres (Exports Manager, Cobb-Vantress) comments on AI outbreaks as a major disruption in international breeding stock trade, especially poultry meat, during this Engormix interview....
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its Board of Directors, introduced during the 114th PSA Annual Meeting held July 14–17, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Champaign, IL - The Poultry Science Association (PSA) concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting & Scientific Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking another milestone in fulfilling the Association’s mission of aiding in the discovery, dissemination, and application of the poultry sciences. More than 1,200...
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1. Introduction Antimicrobials have revolutionized modern medicine by enabling effective treatments for many life-threatening diseases and saving countless lives. However, the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among pathogens has become a global health issue affecting humans, animals, and environment [1]. Recognizing AMR as a critical challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the urgent need for concerted efforts to combat this growing threat...
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Introduction Medication costs in the poultry industry (excluding vaccination costs) can account for up to 1% of the total production cost. This amount may not seem significant, however, when we talk about cash flow and investment from a business perspective, we can measure that it represents thousands of dollars, whose profitability often falls on the production unit manager and the person responsible for managing medications. In a layer hen business unit, for every 1 million layer...
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Jonathan Cade, President of Hy-Line International, discusses his new role as Chairman of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the organization's key initiatives, and the industry's challenges....
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1. Introduction Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) is a globally recognized pathogen causing respiratory diseases, leading to substantial economic losses in the poultry industry. Also known as Metapneumovirus avis, it belongs to the family Pneumoviridae and the genus Metapneumovirus [1]. So far, aMPV has been classified into four subtypes: A, B, C, and D [2]. These subtypes have been shown to exhibit varying effects on their avian hosts [3]. The recent disclosure of two new divergent...
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The liver is the largest gland of the body and an accessory organ of the poultry digestive system. The liver involves in a wide range of functions including the fat mobilization and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and...
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Biodegradation of Mycotoxins: A Biotechnological Innovation for Safe Animal Feed
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The definition of disease in the broad context is any deviation from the normal state of health. Diseases can be divided into two broad categories: Infectious and noninfectious. Infectious diseases include those caused mainly by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas, fungi, and parasites. Non-infectious diseases can be further divided into three categories: management-related diseases, toxicities, and nutritional diseases (nutritional deficiencies/imbalance). Toxicities and nutritional diseases are...
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I have a laying flock that are down with salmonella galinarum. Is it possible to inject the birds with a live salmonella vaccine? If yes what will be my expectations thanks. ...
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Could anybody suggest me a medicine for prolapse problem in deep litter of bovans breed which are in 23 week and the weigtht is 1.500kg of bovans breed kindly suggest me the lighting program. I am incurring daily mortality of 5 birds per day. Please help me.
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Respiratory problems are considered one of the most important challenges in poultry farming, with a significant economic and productive impact, not just because of their high morbidity and mortality, but also because of the decrease production and higher seized materials in the slaughterhouse they cause. Furthermore, main reasons for the use of antimicrobials in aviculture are related to respiratory and digestive diseases. ...
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Matias Jansen (Kemin Biologics) shares insights on avian influenza and hepatitis threats in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Adnan Alrubaye (University of Arkansas) explains this disease, also known as BCO Lameness. He comments on different mitigation methods and his research collaboration with companies, in this Engormix interview....
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Vent pecking is seen in 30 day old broiler birds in the farm refer as Cannibalism. Cannibalistic behavior performed by poultry is the pecking, tearing and consuming of skin, tissues, the case i met with birds have started pecking cloaca l region in some case intestine it is to harsh that intestinal loop drop outside through wound. However, this problem has been a consistent problem in layers but can also be encountered in broilers as i do. The I.B.D has been...
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Annie Kneedler (Chief of Party – USAID TRANSFORM at Cargill) comments on the TRANSFORM project activities and how to improve animal health through global collaboration, in this Engormix interview....
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Hello,as seen in the picture, what causes the yellow exudate on the inside of the thighs? ...
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Luisa Gene (Cargill) speaks on microbiome analysis with the help of artificial intelligence to improve performance in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA.
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Dr Pooja Bhardwaj, General Manager at Lavizen Health Care, speaks about the critical role of liver health in poultry nutrition. Even with proper digestion, a compromised liver due to toxins or viral infections can significantly hinder the efficient metabolism of nutrients. This complex topic warrants further in-depth exploration in future discussions....
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