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.

Integrated strategies power new future for poultry production

Nov 30, 2017

Poultry production evolving rapidly as operations shoulder much longer list of responsibilities.

Getting better handle on methane emissions from livestock

Nov 29, 2017

Current estimates of total livestock methane emissions may rely on outdated factors while not fully considering feed intake or manure storage facilities.

Annual bird migration on radar of poultry farmers

Nov 28, 2017

Threat of avian influenza is heightened due to annual migrations by wild bird species, particularly waterfowl.

EAHE systems may cool livestock facilities effectively

Nov 27, 2017

Earth-air heat exchanger may be best way to protect farm animals in livestock buildings against effects of climate change.

Marek's disease vaccine research funded

Nov 27, 2017

Research to focus on tumor development pathways and could lead to new vaccines.

Turkey, poultry wastes could replace coal

Nov 21, 2017

Poultry excrement could partially replace coal as a renewable energy source.

USPOULTRY, foundation issue new research grants

Nov 17, 2017

USPOULTRY and USPOULTRY Foundation approve $355,000 in new research grants through the comprehensive research program.

N&H TOPLINE: Feeding insects to piglets, broilers explored

Nov 17, 2017

Project will assess complete nutrient balance of insects that grow on different waste streams and potential environmental and animal welfare benefits.