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  1. 12/15/2022

    Bugs should be a key focus of biosecurity in controlling turkey disease

    Producers should play close attention to insect control in their poultry houses to avoid cases of turkey coronavirus enteritis (TCE). That’s the view of Eric Orozco, DVM, a veterinarian at Butterball in North Carolina, based on his recent experiences with the disease.  The most recent outbreak he dealt with began in June 2021, with previous breaks in 2018-19, he told Poultry Health Today. The disease was detected in 8-week-old finishers on two farms through routine polymerase chain reaction testing.

    10 min

  2. 12/15/2022

    Distinctive condition affects layers as well as turkeys, broilers

    A disease commonly seen in turkey and broiler flocks can also affect layers, meaning that producers should look out for its distinctive signs.  Clostridium septicum dermatitis was recently found across multiple sites of a single company, Michaela Olson, DVM, of Wilson Veterinary Care, told Poultry Health Today. The diagnosis began with a mortality spike and unusual feedback when dead birds were sent for further analysis.

    8 min

  3. 12/15/2022

    How effective IBV surveillance can prevent ‘overvaccination’

    Consistent surveillance and analysis of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) at poultry production facilities can guard against “overvaccination” — where too much vaccine virus in the environment causes a rolling reaction in flocks.  That’s the view of Rodrigo Gallardo, DVM, PhD, professor of poultry medicine at the University of California–Davis.

    12 min

  4. 12/13/2022

    Agreed indicators should help drive poultry-industry welfare

    Using key welfare indicators (KWIs) can help fill a communication gap around welfare progress in the US poultry industry. That’s the view of Ken Opengart, DVM, PhD, vice president, animal welfare and international sustainability for Tyson Foods.

    10 min

  5. 12/07/2022

    Farm mortality issues highlight importance of checking water supply

    Producers need to be alert to the dangers of drinking-water toxicity issues, according to a senior industry veterinarian.  Speaking to Poultry Health Today, Kurt Dobson, DVM, director of veterinary services for George’s, Inc. in Arkansas, said that a recent case of salt toxicity at an eight-house broiler farm underlined the need to not dismiss water on the list of vital components affecting bird health.

    6 min

  6. 08/04/2022

    Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no-antibiotics-ever’ systems

    Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no-antibiotics-ever” (NAE) production, wholesale automation is likely to be required, according to an industry expert. Automation began in hatcheries around 30 years ago, when labor started to become an issue, said Scott Martin, an independent poultry consultant. The labor shortfall is even more acute today, especially when considering newer methods of production such as NAE. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Scott Martin, poultry consultant 0:21 “No antibiotics ever” impacts the hatchery 2:06 More hatchery automation and sanitation needed 3:20 Hatchery: Establish and monitor strict standards 5:50 Hatchery: Affordability is key 7:21 Hatchery equipment must be easy to clean ________________________________________________ Poultry Health Today is a news publication sponsored by Zoetis designed to bring broiler, layer and turkey producers the latest news and insights on poultry health, welfare, performance and sustainability.  Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  For more on our sponsor, visit Zoetis.com.

    10 min

  7. 07/22/2022

    Circulation fans reduce severity of footpad dermatitis

    Footpad dermatitis causes significant foot problems for broilers, which adversely affects bird welfare and the market for broiler paws, according to Zoie McMillian, graduate research assistant, University of Maryland.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Zoie McMillian, University of Maryland 0:26 Footpad dermatitis in broilers 1:06 Benefits of circulation fans NOTE: 1:35 Super: last line says: foot pad. Should be: footpad 2:30 Evaluating broiler footpad health 4:07 Footpad dermatitis: Severity vs. prevalence 5:51 Circulation fan management and broiler welfare ________________________________________________ Poultry Health Today is a news publication sponsored by Zoetis designed to bring broiler, layer and turkey producers the latest news and insights on poultry health, welfare, performance and sustainability.  Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  For more on our sponsor, visit Zoetis.com.

    9 min

  8. 07/21/2022

    Back-to-basics for managing health of cage-free pullets

    Poultry producers with cage-free pullet systems should go back to the basics of bird management to keep their flocks healthy and productive, reported Darrin Eckard, Hy-Line cage-free specialist. This is a change from flocks kept in cages that may face less disease and fewer parasites. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Darrin Eckard, Hy-Line 0:30 FLAW: Feed, light, air, and water 1:23 Coccidiosis control in cage-free layers 2:55 Worm infections in cage-free layers 4:37 E. coli issues 5:49 Vaccine protocols for cage-free layers 6:34 Controlling aggressive bird behavior 8:29 Cage-free nutrition programs ________________________________________________ Poultry Health Today is a news publication sponsored by Zoetis designed to bring broiler, layer and turkey producers the latest news and insights on poultry health, welfare, performance and sustainability.  Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  For more on our sponsor, visit Zoetis.com.

    10 min
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