Health/Nutrition

While bird flu is believed to penetrate Lithuania from neighbouring Poland, other scenarios of how the disease could enter the country shouldn't be ruled out. Photo: Canva

10-02-2025 | News

Lithuania hit with its largest bird flu outbreak

Veterinarian Helen Errington highlights 6 areas of risk: ventilation, injurious feather-pecking, respiratory diseases, smothering, gut health and parasites. Photo: Bert Jansen

10-02-2025 | News

A vet’s view – 6 areas of risk when dealing with avian influenza

The Dutch Better-Life 1-star label is a concept that is based on the use of a slow-growing breed. Incorporating insect products as local ingredients may further increase the sustainability of this type of chicken meat production. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet

10-02-2025 | Article

Partial replacement of soybean oil by insect oil in broiler diets

The Nevada State Department of Agriculture has stated that the D1.1 strain of H5N1 is the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle. Photo: Andrea van Schaik Photography

07-02-2025 | News

US: First detection of newer variant of bird flu in dairy cows

Organic acids are commonly added to poultry drinking water to improve gut health, nutrient digestion and overall performance. Photo: Bart Nijs

03-02-2025 | Article

Added benefit of water acidification in poultry farming

Avian influenza is no longer limited to birds alone. Photo: Canva

31-01-2025 | News

Increasing risk of human bird flu infection, warns EU health body

The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has caused a panzootic affecting all continents except Australia. Photo: Canva

27-01-2025 | News

Bird flu outbreaks in cattle not a risk to humans, says study

On-demand webinar: Infectious bronchitis control

27-01-2025 | News

On-demand webinar: Infectious bronchitis control

Many poultry stakeholders in India feel forced to use the antibiotics to tackle Mycoplasma. Many birds are therefore routinely given antibiotics at the start of production. Photo: Canva

24-01-2025 | News

India: Antibiotics in poultry is a growing concern

“Sadly, we’re all facing a new reality of increased avian influenza outbreaks,” said the UK’s chief veterinary officer. Photo: Canva

23-01-2025 | News

RSPCA Assured offers help for farmers facing bird flu

Antibiotic Reduction - special focus

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10-01-2022 | Expert opinion

One step at a time

Antibiotic resistance in food animals have direct and indirect effects on human health. Photo: Max Pixel

10-01-2022 | Article

Mitigating antibiotics use in the livestock industry

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