First line of defence for bird health

23-11-2020 | | |
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
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
Recent outbreaks of HPAI across Europe, as well as other pathogens, demand good biosecurity and a second line of defence: the bird’s immune system. At the time of publishing, there have been several HPAI outbreaks in commercial facilities across Europe — the most recent outbreaks being in the UK, Germany and The Netherlands. This and other pathogens demand good biosecurity, as well as a second line of defence, being the bird’s immune system. Highly virulent diseases such as these are ris


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Emily Marshall Poultry Coordinator, Alltech