AAAP endorses definition, core principles of antimicrobial stewardship

Jan 08, 2018

Adoption is first step in fulfillment of AVMA's commitment to provide resources and tools that support conscientious decision-making in antimicrobial use.

New chicken immune cell increases susceptibility to Marek's disease

Jan 05, 2018

Findings identify new pathways involved in development of disease, which can help identify chicken lines that are more resistant to MDV.

Feed efficiency research in poultry has implications for human health

Jan 04, 2018

Birds with improved feed efficiency had better mitochondrial function that included less oxidative stress.

Iowa State researchers look for avian flu in small birds, rodents

Jan 03, 2018

About 450 small animals were captured tested for presence of influenza A virus, but no sign of virus was found.

Facial recognition, robotics to aid chick vaccination

Dec 26, 2017

FFAR awards $800,000 grant to start-up company using facial recognition and robotics to revolutionize vaccination for chicks.

Researchers develop practical solar heater for poultry houses

Dec 18, 2017

Poultry production requires a considerable amount of propane, but using solar air heaters can reduce propane use.

Demand for natural pigments increasing in poultry production

Dec 15, 2017

Natural pigment technology for egg and broiler skin coloring may be alternative due to tight synthetic supply.

N&H TOPLINE: Avian flu from abroad can spread in North American poultry, wild birds

Dec 08, 2017

Study results can help poultry managers enhance biosecurity and guard against most likely sources of avian flu outbreaks in U.S.

Grants to explore poultry yield, heat stress resistance

Dec 07, 2017

University of Maryland professor receives $1m in two grants to examine ways to increase poultry yield and advance animal well-being.

Zoetis accepting grant proposals for controlling parasitic diseases

Dec 01, 2017

Grant award program will support research to help protect dogs, cattle, sheep and poultry from parasitic diseases and develop formulations to extend efficacy of therapeutics.