Health/Nutrition

Lead author Dr Steven Fiddaman at the University of Oxford: “Our findings not only unravel the evolutionary history of Marek’s Disease Virus but also provide a foundation for enhancing our current understanding of pathogen virulence.". Photo: Canva

28-12-2023 | News

The evolution of Marek’s Disease – the virus has become more deadly

Supplementation with dandelion polysaccharides improved nutrient metabolism, feed utilisation and egg production. Photo: Michel Zoeter

27-12-2023 | Article

The benefits of dandelion polysaccharides in the diets of laying hens

Supplementing poultry diets with turmeric has been shown to have numerous positive effects. Photo: Canva

25-12-2023 | Article

Impact of dietary turmeric on poultry performance

Avian Pathogenic E. coli, or simply APEC, is an extra-intestinal subgroup of pathogenic Escherichia coli that can cause disease in susceptible poultry, most commonly leading to clinical colibacillosis.

20-12-2023 | Article

Understanding avian pathogenic Escherichia coli

Cal-Maine Foods, primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing, marketing and sale of fresh shell eggs, has reported that its facilities in Kansas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva

18-12-2023 | News

Avian influenza hits largest egg producer in the USA

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14-12-2023 | News

Poultry producer loses more than 78,000 chickens to heat

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing

13-12-2023 | Article

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing

Environmental inputs (including temperature, air velocity, ventilation rate, litter quality, humidity, carbon dioxide and ammonia concentrations) are essential factors affecting health and welfare.

07-12-2023 | Article

Precision poultry production improves welfare and sustainability

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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