Gene editing technique enables rapid generation of vaccines that can protect against DEV while keeping up with changing flu strains circulating.

Experiments testing hybrid method of animal carcass disposal following animal health emergencies could point the way toward safer and more efficient carcass burial.

Award recognizes outstanding completed research projects that made significant positive impact on poultry industry.

Further development of this system may provide processors a tool to sort breast fillets for presence and severity of woody breast.

Medications previously available to control blackhead disease in turkeys have been withdrawn from marketplace.

Research could lead to animals with improved disease resistance and, thus, less antibiotic use, lower economic losses for farmer and improved animal welfare.

More research needed to characterize and refine inoculum.

Managing gut microbiome can help support innate immunity and gut health.

Regulations on cleanliness, ventilation and food and water are often lacking, and rules on neglect and abuse are rare.

New method will allow ILT virus to be much more easily manipulated and provides a platform for future vaccine development.