disease

One of the biggest challenges for the poultry industry, particularly after the removal of in-feed antibiotics, is bacterial enteritis. Photo: Amlan

21-05 | Article

Binding bacterial and fungal toxins in poultry

Arjan Stegeman: “Technically it is possible to create dynamic, real-time risk maps. So there is still some work to be done before real-time risk estimates become available.” Photo: Dick van Doorn

15-05 | Article

‘Risk-based bird flu mitigation’

Hans Nauwynck is a veterinary virologist. Photo: Atelier 68

08-04 | Interview

Veterinary virology is ahead in tackling viruses

It is vital that - once established - this good microflora population is maintained. Photo: Alltech

28-03 | Article

The role of gut health in cage-free egg production

Postmortem examinations should be done on healthy flock members with normal feed intake. Photo: Hans Prinsen

03-03 | Article

Understanding the dynamics of worm infestation in poultry

Figure 1: Representation of positive biofilm interaction with S. aureus: positive biofilm alone (a), positive biofilm (green) and S. aureus (red) (b), visualisation of the S. aureus cells only (red) (c) and pure culture of S. aureus (red) (d). Illustration: INRA Micalis

03-01 | Article

Using positive biofilms to manage the microbial environment of poultry

An NCD risk analysis comprises 4 steps: risk identification, disease routes, outbreak management, and communication. Photo: Hans Prinsen

26-11-2021 | Article

Study reveals risk factors for Newcastle Disease in Brazil

The NFU, BPC, British Meat Processors Association, Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality and others call upon the UK government to create a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to alleviate labour shortages. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

25-11-2021 | Article

Labour issues and broiler health top priorities

UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, confirmed that avian influenza had been identified in captive birds at a wild bird rescue (stock photo). Photo: Bert Jansen

10-11-2021 | News

Bird flu prevention zone imposed across Great Britain

A research team at the University of Georgia gathered and analysed vast amounts of data to determine the likely origins behind the global spread of Salmonella Enteritidis. Photo: Dr StClaire

30-09-2021 | News

Poultry breeding stocks likely source of Salmonella