health

With the growing popularity of free range poultry production, birds encounter long forgotten diseases. Autovaccines can help to mitigate the risks. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
14-12-2020 | Article

Designer vaccines for free range poultry

"If you look at the global situation, the reduction of antibiotics is not yet an issue in every corner of the planet, says De Wit. Photo: Dick van Doorn
11-12-2020 | Article

“Poultry education must constantly adapt to the new reality”

Birds will inevitably encounter pathogens, even with proper biosecurity measures in place. Ensuring an optimal functioning immune system can prevent severe problems. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
23-11-2020 | Article

First line of defence for bird health

Researches at the UK s Pirbright Avian Immunology Group took an in-depth look at exactly how MDV hijacks the cholesterol pathway of poultry cells in order to replicate. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
11-11-2020 | News

Stopping cholesterol path can reduce spread Marek’s disease

HPAI has been detected in a commercial layer flock in Japan. Photo: Lennon Cheng
10-11-2020 | News

Bird flu confirmed in commercial layer flock in Japan

The first three days after arrival on the farm are crucial in duck production. Photo: Hans Prinsen
05-10-2020 | Article

Preparing for a new flock of Pekin ducks

Photo: Henk Riswick
02-10-2020 | Article

Core metagenomic functions of the poultry microbiome

In a long-term feeding trial to evaluate the effect of low doses of mycotoxin mixtures, 18 consecutive broiler flocks were monitored on performance and feed intake. Photo: Chris McCullough
18-08-2020 | News

Even low levels of mycotoxins impact bird performance