Poultry Health & Disease

Avian Influenza

EFSA: H5N1 from US dairy cattle to Europe very unlikely, but vigilance urged

To ensure preparedness, EFSA recommends raising awareness among farmers and veterinarians and strengthening surveillance for early detection.

Antibiotic-free Production

Updated USPOULTRY report shows antibiotic stewardship in US poultry production

The updated report shows continued improved antibiotic stewardship and commitment to disease prevention within poultry production.

Avian Influenza

Study: 2 key mutations allowed H5N1 to sicken cows, other species

The mutations associated with avian influenza outbreaks in cows are now found in nearly all North American strains of bird flu, researcher says.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Veterinarian: US ‘absolutely failed’ at preventing H5N1 spread in cattle

Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian with RSM Consulting, recently spoke at the American Feed Industry Association’s Liquid Feed Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Poultry Health & Disease

Engineered bacteria could stop poultry necrotic enteritis

A probiotic could replace antibiotics to tackle a broiler disease that results in an estimated $6 billion in losses annually.

Avian Influenza

Let-it-spread approach to HPAI 'dangerous and unethical,' researchers say

Allowing HPAI to run rampant in pursuit of herd immunity could devastate the industry and damage rural economies, researchers from Johns Hopkins University say.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Countries vary widely in surveillance, notification of ASF, HPAI

But variation in income doesn't explain the difference in disease surveillance outcomes, researcher says.

Consumer Trends

Consumer confidence in eggs, dairy strong despite H5N1 outbreaks

U.S. consumer demand for eggs and milk remain strong, despite H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle.

Animal Nutrition Views

Formulation changes to support heat-stressed broilers

Nutritional strategies cannot replace good ventilation and cooling, but they can reduce the damage of heat stress.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Mycotoxins in layer hens: The hidden threat to egg production

Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and T-2 toxin top the list for their ability to quietly undermine egg production, damage internal organs and reduce the flock’s resilience over time.

Poultry Health & Disease

Cargill finds combo of postbiotics, saponins fights avian E. coli

An additive made by combining the two ingredients reduced layer mortality by 26%, according to in-house research by Cargill.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Senators urge USDA to include turkeys, dairy cattle in avian flu strategy

Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee are pressing U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to broaden the USDA's strategy for managing avian influenza to include measures for turkeys and dairy herds.

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