UK free from bird flu but producers urged to stay vigilant Producers were urged to sign up to a free avian influenza workshop as the UK is finally declared free from the...
Ireland launches code for antimicrobial use A Code of Good Practice regarding the responsible use of antimicrobials on poultry farms has been launched in...
Antimicrobial stewardship needs constant attention Fluroquinolone resistance in campylobacter is currently at moderate levels across the UK, despite not being used...
Poultry continues to be a major source Campylobacter Campylobacter cases in humans are linked to contaminated poultry, followed by other animals, such as sheep, pigs...
Real-time monitoring tech set to transform poultry sector Poultry producers will be able to predict flock health, enhance the performance of their birds and improve...
Examining poultry heat stress Poultry and humans share similar preferences to temperature, researchers have found.
Poultry probiotic to prevent salmonella infection The first study on probiotic spray application on eggs to reduce Salmonella in hatchlings will soon begin at the...
Farm antibiotics use and new trade deals Australian medical, environmental, and animal welfare organisations have inquired about AMR to the UK’s...
Poland overcomes AI epidemic Poland had to cull 11 million birds as a result of this year's avian influenza (AI) epidemic, but it seems the...
Noble Foods launches bird flu insurance scheme Noble Foods has launched a new poultry insurance scheme amid concerns that egg producers are inadequately...
Chick liver function studied for bird and human health Researchers aim to improve poultry production by studying embryonic and newborn chicks. The long-term goal is to...
Essential oils to minimise disease in broiler chicks Researchers in Australia are investigating the benefits of native essential oils for animal welfare,...
Superbug infections in poultry under the microscope Researchers report promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have...
Polish bird flu outbreak sparks UK concerns More than 200 outbreaks of avian influenza across Poland over the past few months have sparked fears of a...
Millions of broilers culled in Poland due to AI Nearly 6 million birds have recently been culled in Poland due to avian influenza (AI), as the outbreak count...
Pan African vaccination project to boost backyard production Up to 150,000 small-scale poultry farmers in 8 African countries are to benefit from a new 4-year project to...
Vaccine efficiency is key in poultry production Vaccination, an 11 letter word. Larger than many, however, it is a huge subject and justifies its size, given...
More than just an antibiotic reduction target With poultry being half the meat eaten in the country, the British poultry meat industry’s Antibiotic...
Impossible situation Any new outbreak of avian influenza asks for strict biosecurity and a proper stamping out methodology to get to...
Disease changes landscape for years The poultry sector had its fair share of disease problems. Avian influenza, mainly caused by wild birds, has hit...
Storm in a teacup: The ionophore coccidiostats debate Ionophore coccidiostats tend to cause a stir. Some expect that they will soon cease to be feed additives, while...
Poultry sector inherently innovative As 2018 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the year past, and those that went before it.
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...
Histomoniasis a headache for poultry producers Histomoniasis, or blackhead, is a complex disease. Although primarily affecting turkeys with lesions in the ceca...
Biosecurity breaches a major factor in disease outbreaks In intensive livestock farming, a good biosecurity protocol is essential as potentially harmful diseases can...
Implications of peptidoglycans for GI functionality Effective functionality and health of the gastrointestinal tract are important factors in determining animal...
How does the layer industry manage without antibiotics? The tipping point for poultry has potentially been reached. A recent survey revealed that 43% of consumers...
Ensuring water quality in poultry production While crucial to healthy flock development, water receives less attention than nutrition and the environment....
Botanical vitamin D tailored for high performance Vitamin D supplemented through feed is not directly available to the animal and must first be metabolised by...
France considers vaccination against bird flu The French ministry of agriculture is considering preventive vaccination of poultry against avian influenza as...
A good source of charcoal to boost poultry gut integrity Pyrogenic carbonaceous materials (PCMs), otherwise known as charcoal, can bind harmful compounds and boost gut...
Insights and alert for the southern hemisphere Poultry World discusses the H5 avian influenza outbreak with the USDA’s Dr David E. Swayne, who talks about what...
Antibiotic reduction in EU progressing at different speeds The global livestock sector has made great steps towards antibiotic reduction but regional approaches differ,...
Beneficial dietary fibre in laying hens The digestive tract of poultry is not comparable with ruminants, so what would be the sense of feeding dietary...
Inflammation and immune activity cost energy The gut is a highly complex ecosystem in which commensals and pathogens live in dynamic antagonistic...
Higher phosphate level better for poultry bone formation Recent research shows that it is not the calcium, but the phosphate level that has a strong correlation with...
Understanding gut health and mycotoxin interaction Although mycotoxins are an unavoidable problem, some key management practices can help reduce the risk they pose.
Incubation system hardly affects broiler performance Full control throughout incubation is crucial for achieving satisfactory embryo development. During growout the...
AI prevention and innovative biosecurity measures Lasers are being trialled on a Dutch free-range poultry farm to see if they can remove the threat of avian...
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.