Health

Lead author Dr Steven Fiddaman at the University of Oxford: “Our findings not only unravel the evolutionary history of Marek’s Disease Virus but also provide a foundation for enhancing our current understanding of pathogen virulence.". Photo: Canva

28-12-2023 | News

The evolution of Marek’s Disease – the virus has become more deadly

Avian Pathogenic E. coli, or simply APEC, is an extra-intestinal subgroup of pathogenic Escherichia coli that can cause disease in susceptible poultry, most commonly leading to clinical colibacillosis.

20-12-2023 | Article

Understanding avian pathogenic Escherichia coli

Cal-Maine Foods, primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing, marketing and sale of fresh shell eggs, has reported that its facilities in Kansas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva

18-12-2023 | News

Avian influenza hits largest egg producer in the USA

Photo: Supplied

14-12-2023 | News

Poultry producer loses more than 78,000 chickens to heat

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing

13-12-2023 | Article

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing

Environmental inputs (including temperature, air velocity, ventilation rate, litter quality, humidity, carbon dioxide and ammonia concentrations) are essential factors affecting health and welfare.

07-12-2023 | Article

Precision poultry production improves welfare and sustainability

There should be a named biosecurity officer for each site and breaches must be recorded. Photo: Canva

05-12-2023 | News

Biosecurity – the inner shell strategy against bird flu

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza summit

04-12-2023 | News

On-demand webinar: Avian influenza summit

Layers

16-12 | Article

Spain’s slow but steady recovery after hen cage ban

Poland lagging in cage-free hen commitments

Is the UK egg sector on track to be cage-free by 2025?

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