Health/Nutrition

The wave in the second half-year was also triggered by migratory birds which, this time, used the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes, as well as the Mississippi route. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

28-03-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: 2 waves, different routes and changing dynamics

People carry the avian influenza virus into premises on contaminated shoes, clothes, machines, animal feed and bedding. Photo: Lex Salverda

24-03-2023 | News

Human activity highlighted in the spread of bird flu across Europe

Pigeons appear to have an inherent ability to prevent viruses from entering cells or spreading. Photo: Freepik

24-03-2023 | News

Multi-species study aids understanding of avian influenza

Feeding larger particle size soybean meal increased gizzard size which improved growth performance and also enhanced the availability and digestibility of phosphorus.

24-03-2023 | Article

Importance of soybean meal particle size in poultry feed

Blood tests can be done without sacrificing birds. Photo: DSM

23-03-2023 | Article

Biomarkers and machine learning give early warning system for poultry producers

All countries in South America reported the presence of the virus, except for Brazil, Paraguay, Guyana, and Suriname. Photo: Isabela Kronemberger

21-03-2023 | News

Surrounded by avian influenza, Brazil ups poultry exports

The vaccines have been tested under controlled conditions at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research in Lelystad. The next step will now be to investigate whether the vaccines are just as effective under commercial conditions. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

20-03-2023 | News

Two vaccines show promising results against avian influenza

Campylobacter sp. Photo: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

20-03-2023 | News

Bacteria resistant to common AMRs in broilers and humans

Insect production from poultry manure can be increased through adding starch, enhancing growing conditions and selective breeding. Photo: James Tiono

17-03-2023 | News

Study: Farming insects on poultry manure

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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