Health/Nutrition

Russian authorities have published a draft decree under which the compartmentalisation system will be put in place on 1 March 2025. Photo: Canva

13-02-2024 | News

Russia embarks on a new veterinary system to fight bird flu

The positive results on chick development after organic acid treatment of hatching eggs was attributed to its effects in lowering the microbial load inside the eggs.

12-02-2024 | Article

Organic acids improve broiler breeder hatchability and chick quality

A recent global mycotoxin analysis revealed that concentrations of DON in maize in 2023 had risen in the second half of the year when temperatures were cooler. Photo: Canva

09-02-2024 | News

Mycotoxins in poultry feed could rise as a result of rerouting ships

In the first months of 2022, Italy confronted 23 epidemics of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5). Photo: Canva

31-01-2024 | News

Italy: €46.7m in AI support from EU for poultry farmers

Two of the most common animal-based indicators used to evaluate leg health in broiler chickens are footpad dermatitis (FPD) and gait scores. Photo: Canva

30-01-2024 | News

Scientists explore footpad dermatitis and gait scores in broiler breeders

Histomoniasis can have devastating effects in organic turkey production due to the lack of treatment options. Photo: ANP

29-01-2024 | Article

The impact of histomoniasis in organic turkeys

It's better not offer this for consumption for animals: maize affected by mycotoxins. Photo: Canva

23-01-2024 | Article

Back to the basics: An introduction to mycotoxins

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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