No evidence that livestock can transmit COVID-19 to humans

Mar 27, 2020

Veterinary experts assert that there is no indication that livestock can be carriers of COVID-19 and be a source of infection to people.

Research examines impacts of cage-free layer housing

Mar 24, 2020

Two projects uncover some challenges with cage-free laying hens, including control of salmonella and northern fowl mite infestations.

Refined clover-grass protein possible ingredient for swine, poultry

Mar 23, 2020

Feeding pigs up to 15% high-quality clover-grass protein had no difference in production results.

Livestock facility disinfectants not tied to bacterial resistance

Mar 19, 2020

Disinfectants in livestock facilities do not cause resistant bacteria if applied correctly.

North Carolina reports low-pathogenic avian flu

Mar 17, 2020

Low-pathogenic H7N3 avian flu detected at commercial turkey breeder and two turkey meat flocks.

FFAR announces six SMART Broiler winners

Mar 17, 2020

Prize winners are developing tools to enhance broiler chicken welfare.

Crystalline isoleucine may be used to manipulate egg weight

Mar 16, 2020

Synthetic isoleucine may help reduce crude protein in laying hen diets.

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Discussing the latest in poultry nutrition and research with ADM

Mar 16, 2020

At IPPE, key leaders at ADM Animal Nutrition describe the latest in poultry nutrition research, including the latest in enzymes and whole-cell inactivated yeast

State legislatures advance cage-free bans

Mar 13, 2020

Arizona, Hawaii, Maine and Colorado all take actions to require cage free housing systems for egg production.

New process could alter phosphorus content of DDGS

Mar 10, 2020

Recovering phosphorus from corn ethanol production may help match nutrient requirements of livestock.