Health

Arjan Stegeman is Professor of Farm Animal Health at Utrecht University. The expert group he chairs advises the Dutch government on animal disease outbreaks, such as the current avian influenza situation. Photo: Misset

23-03 | Interview

Europe’s bird flu surge: Is it time to vaccinate?

Wild bird detections were 3 times higher than last year, and nearly 5 times higher than 2 years ago. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)

20-03 | News

Avian influenza declines across Europe after winter peak

Image created with the help of AI (Reve)

19-03 | News

Biopolymer that shields probiotics, boosts livestock gut health

Máire Burnett, British Poultry Council technical director: "Highly pathogenic avian influenza has placed enormous strain on producers, and we have been clear that sustainable, science-led solutions must be explored." Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

18-03 | News

UK industry welcomes new turkey vaccine trial in bird flu battle

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders

17-03 | Article

Avian influenza: Experts demand action from all stakeholders

From avian influenza to immunosuppressive diseases, the 23rd World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC) highlighted how vaccine innovation is reshaping poultry health management. Photo: WVPAC

13-03 | Article

Poultry vaccination needs to go mainstream and fast

Vaccinating laying hens enables farmers to limit Salmonella presence on farms, reduce bacterial excretion in the environment, and thereby lower egg contamination risk. Photo: Mark Pasveer

04-03 | Article

France adjusts rules for laying hen Salmonella screening

A clear understanding of aflatoxin-induced intestinal toxicity is essential for the development and implementation of effective mitigation or elimination strategies. Photo: Lex Salverda

03-03 | Article

How AFB1 compromises broiler intestines, and ways to fight back

Layers

Fairness in the UK’s egg supply chain

Austrian poultry farmers push for local eggs on supermarket shelves

White-egg layers gain ground as UK experience grows

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