Articles by Tony Mcdougal

11:57 | News

Vit C and green tea extract aids broilers with heat stress

Researchers are looking into the link between sound waves and layer gene expression in an effort to achieve more female chicks in place of males. Photo: Canva

27-09 | News

Can sound alter layer gene expression?

Professor Dunn: “For many decades, poultry breeders have chosen which birds to breed according to a mix of many factors, but it has not been possible to account for bone quality in live hens. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-09 | News

Improving layer hen welfare with better keel bone health

It is estimated that avian influenza has resulted in the loss of 40 million birds. Photo: Canva

21-09 | News

Spotlight on economic and public health impacts of bird flu

With many companies adopting a ‘no antibiotic ever’ strategy, identifying biological indicators, such as a specific class of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during Necrotic Enteritis development may help initiate prompt disease control measures. Photo: Lex Salverda

15-09 | News

Identification of early indications of Necrotic Enteritis in broilers

While a rise in Salmonella infections has predominantly been seen in broilers, Shaun Cawthraw, research scientists at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, said this trend could be seen in layers in the future if action is not taken. Photo: Canva

14-09 | News

Salmonella concerns highlighted at layer conference

The rising demand for eggs, meat and milk in recent decades has driven higher EU imports of grains and cereals from developing countries with more tropical climates where mycotoxin occurrence is higher – thus raising the prevalence of mycotoxins in EU data. Photo: Canva

07-09 | News

Mycotoxins pose growing threat across Europe

A report by Compassion in World Farming urges the radical restructuring of the poultry industry to adopt smaller flocks with lower stocking densities and more robust breeds, along with avoiding having clusters of poultry farms, to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic strains emerging and spreading. Photo: Canva

06-09 | News

Industry clash with welfare groups over new bird flu report

Researchers found significant differences in the microbial diversity in samples analysed from backyard and commercial poultry systems. Photo: Canva

05-09 | News

Microbial diversity across poultry systems under the microscope

Dr Lloyd Glanville, BACB Renewables MD: "Integrated farming technology provides huge potential for farmers..." Photo: Canva

30-08 | News

Poultry waste to generate clean energy

Tony Mcdougal Freelance Journalist

is a former political editor of Farmers Guardian and worked for Defra for 15 years before moving to Dorset to set up his own PR and journalism business.

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