Multiple resistance genes found in chickens in China A team of investigators have isolated colistin resistant Escherichia coli from a commercial poultry farm in...
Interview: "No antibiotics ever at Perdue Farms in the US" You better get used to it, because you will hear the term NAE, or ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ more often in the...
Greenpeace claim CAP is promoting pollution from poultry... Intensive poultry farms have come under criticism for high levels of ammonia from campaign group Greenpeace,...
EC at loggerheads with Brazil over Salmonella in poultry The European Commission’s (EC) decision to ban meat imports from 20 Brazilian plants is believed to be due to...
Poultry research centre to focus on antibiotic alternatives Scientists battling to find alternatives to antibiotics to keep poultry healthy are to have a new state of the...
Link between broiler footpad lesions and gait scores... Scientists say there is clear correlation between cases of footpad dermatitis and worsening gait scores in...
Algae potential to cut antibiotics French researchers have been exploring the potential of algae for boosting the immune systems of animals and...
US research aims to further enrich eggs and poultry meat US researchers aim to further enrich eggs and poultry meat with omega-3 fatty acids in order to increase human...
Single vaccine developed for avian flu and duck enteritis Researchers at a leading UK science laboratory have developed a single vaccine for avian flu and duck enteritis.
Antibiotic free chicken helps boost Finnish company returns Moves by Finnish meat company Atria to move into the antibiotic-free chicken (ABF) market as part of its...
Disease resistance in chickens one step closer Birds selected for higher levels of natural antibodies have a higher immune response, according to newly...
Webinar: Poultry Health, join now Poultry World, in cooperation with Schothorst Feed Research, Kemin and Dupont, will host a new webinar on...
Vaccine protocol developed against Campylobacter jejuni French scientists have been working to develop a DNA prime/protein boost vaccine protocol against Campylobacter...
Trump waters down US organic standards Legal action seems inevitable following the controversial decision by the Trump administration not to impose...
Keel bone research gets a major financial boost Research into keel bone damage in layers, which can affect up to half the flock by end of lay, has received a...
Hong Kong restricts poultry imports from AI-hit countries Hong Kong has this week suspended poultry meat and egg imports from parts of the United States, Mexico and...
Developing nations need robust support to reduce medicine... It can seem distinctly unfair to judge developing countries’ practices when it comes to the environment or use...
ESBL-scare in the right context One of the main drivers behind the reduction of antibiotic usage in livestock is the rise of resistant bacteria...
Formaldehyde denial: Loss of a vital preventive measure The EU recently passed a denial of authorisation for formaldehyde in animal feed, but formaldehyde is a vital...
Preparing for the next flu season With the knowledge that it is always flu season somewhere, the large poultry production regions in the western...
American chicken is incompatible with European farming Chicken has long been a sticking point in Transatlantic trade negotiations. For 2 decades Europe has banned...
Avian influenza difficult to deal with Poultry producers in Europe and the US are out of the woods when it comes to the avian influenza threat from...
Approach antibiotic resistance head on Most acknowledge that an overall reduction of their use – in both human health and livestock – will reduce the...
Veterinary concerns must outweigh economic concerns According to avian influenza experts, the bird flu carrying wild widgeons should be out of the largest part of...
Commentary: Foster Farms and the US Salmonella outbreaks Chick-Cite has commented recently on the ongoing investigation of outbreaks of Salmonella Heidelberg attributed...
Veterinary drugs: health for poultry and humans Proper use of veterinary drugs is essential for optimising animal health status and improving animal...
Big pharma rediscovers the poultry industry The recent announcement that Pfizer Animal Health will purchase Embrex Inc. for over $150 million is an...
The growing case for new AI control methods Vaccination against avian influenza and changing consumer habits were just two topics that featured at the...
Antibiotic free: Ready for the next stage Antibiotic free meat: A nightmare or golden opportunity? And where are we at when it comes to reducing the...
Young chick feeding for optimal gut health Early nutrition in chicks is important in order to meet their needs for initial fast growth rates as well as the...
Perdue to invest in higher welfare stunning US poultry giant Perdue Farms is to invest more than $?15m in a higher welfare controlled atmospheric stunning...
Getting ventilation right on broiler farms Correct airflow is fundamental to a healthy and productive poultry flock. Here, we review the basic steps to...
Top health concerns for turkey farmers The latest Turkey Science and Production conference offered delegates a wide range of topics and papers on...
Cleaning and disinfection against Campylobacter Campylobacter bacteria in poultry products are a main cause of human food-borne diseases. Production...
Using data to manage bird health New technology that monitors farm trends in real time could help the industry achieve further reductions in...
Piecing together optimal pullet rearing Antibiotic usage in the layer industry is relatively low, compared to other poultry sectors. However, that...
Transition to antibiotic free production Recent years have seen an explosion in the availability of “free-from” foods for consumers increasingly...
Smart sanitiser cutting human contact with formalin Poultry World visited Aviagen’s hatchery in the West Midlands, where we caught up with a company that is...
Mixing feed for more tailored layer rations More egg producers are switching from bought-in feed to tailored, home-mixed rations which can offer a greater...
EU must help to protect the food chain Having the job of protecting the food chain from disease is like being an air traffic controller: no one notices...
Analysis of broiler data While working with customers’ broiler operations, it became clear to Aviagen that help was needed to interpret...
One age, one site Strict biosecurity protocols are essential to keep disease pressure on the farm under control. That said, with...
"Antibiotics covered up a lot of issues" With antibiotics usage being heavily debated these days, increasingly the notion grows that animal health and...
Is the fridge door the best place to keep eggs? What are the implications for eggs kept in the fridge door? Is there a better option?
Why is this egg stuck? This egg is stuck in the tray. How did this happen, what are the consequences and how can it be prevented?
Is this system working optimally? There is a capacity problem with this rod conveyor – how did this happen and what is the solution?
Are these cracks fresh or old? If you see a crack on an egg, how do you determine its age? And how can you minimise them from occurring?
How do you get feathers on eggs? Why have these eggs got feathers on them and what is the impact on grading machines?
Why is this egg belt very full? The density of eggs on the egg belt is not constant throughout the laying cycle. So how do you avoid a situation...
Why is this abnormal egg on the house floor? This egg was laid late. How can this happen? And what can be done to prevent it?
Why are there stripes on these eggs? Stripes on the egg shell can mean a couple things. These stripes are hen footprints, find out what that means...
Why is this egg covered in blood? Eggs should not have blood them. This is what you can do to prevent it.
Why are upper laying nests cramped with hens? This is the reason most hens are in the upper laying nests.
Why are eggs in front of the nest box? If eggs in front of the nest box is a frequent occurrence, what is the cause and what can you do to prevent it?
The cause of soft shells Soft or shell-less eggs are not only messy, they indicate something is wrong.
When hens can't stand properly If hens are not fully able to stand, it could have one of these causes.