Multifaceted biosecurity program ensures poultry productivity, profitability

Strategies for effectively addressing biosecurity procedures through a multifaceted approach that are fundamental to a successful program. Sponsored by Neogen.

February 1, 2019

Vehicle biosecurity in poultry production

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Vehicle biosecurity is a vital line of defense in maintaining a healthy flock. Attention to detail is extremely important in the proper execution of the cleaning and disinfecting process involved with vehicles that enter and exit a production facility.

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One Health Poultry Hub for developing countries launches

Initiative will address need to meet demand for meat, eggs while minimizing risk to international public health.

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Visitor biosecurity in poultry production

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Visitor biosecurity is a fundamental part of any comprehensive biosecurity program and must be implemented in a way that contributes to the success of that overall plan.

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USDA APHIS launches new poultry biosecurity campaign

Agency is asking all poultry owners, workers and hobbyists to protect the health of live poultry.

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A rendering of the Baiada poultry plant under construction in Tamworth, Australia.

New Baiada poultry plant to open in Australia in 2026

Eastman, Sealed Air Compostable Protein Trays

Eastman, Sealed Air compostable protein trays

5 benefits of using Biolys in swine diets

Regardless of the phase of growth, lysine is the first limiting amino acid for swine and balancing diets with crystalline L-lysine is a well-established practice around the world. There are two lysine sources available to nutritionists: L-lysine HCl and L-lysine sulfate.

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Optimizing immunity: Experts share disease-management strategies

Producing robust broiler chicks has become more challenging with the surge in ‘no antibiotics ever’ and ‘reduced use’ production. Poultry experts share disease-management strategies to help build a stronger bird by optimizing immunity. Sponsored by Poultry Health Today.

Correctly managing layer nutrition and weight is essential part of achieving correct egg size

A lot of people will reasonably connect egg size with hen age; older hens lay bigger eggs. This is true, but there are numerous other influencing factors. Egg production management practices can also impact the size of an egg, with body weight and nutrition having the greatest influence.

Comparison of DL-Methionine and MHA-FA on nutritive value and potential pathogen inhibition activity

Over the last couple of decades, resources have been utilized to determine the comparative nutritional efficacy of methionine hydroxy analogue free acid (MHA-FA) to its dry counterpart, DL-methionine (DL-Met). During this time, a multitude of research studies have evaluated sources of methionine and effectively raised DL-Met to be the “gold standard” source for its 100% availability.

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4 ways managing gut health and nutrition can reduce the incidence of dirty eggs

Management of nutrition and gut health is essential in achieving clean eggshells. Feed stuff selection in particular is vital. For instance, it is crucial producers are aware of any anti-nutritional factors, toxins or contaminants contained in feed that can lead to nutritional imbalances, intestinal diseases and reduced overall bird health.

Feeding DDGS to layers - Six nutritional aspects to consider

Good-quality Distillers' Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) are high in energy and amino acid content and free of anti-nutritional factors such as mycotoxins and can support good egg production and egg quality. With inclusion rates of 3 to 5% for pullets and rates of up to 15% for layers, DDGS is widely recognized as an excellent feedstuff.

Boosting egg production through optimized feeding

The key to successful nutrition in poultry is about more than offering nutrients to meet requirements for maximum performance. Effective nutrition embraces a range of issues including raw materials, feed additives and ideal bacterial ecology.

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Feed processing: Some like it hot!

One of the core processes in compound feed production for feed mill operators is pelleting. As well as increasing bulk density it also stabilizes the mixture. This delivers a uniform particle size, which improves storage and handling properties and lowers transportation costs.

Avoiding litter pitfalls to enhance poultry housing conditions

Strategies and tips for improving litter management processes to optimize poultry performance. Sponsored by Jones-Hamilton.

Poultry production, welfare tips for enhancing meat quality

Insights and strategies on improving meat quality to increase poultry performance and production profits. Sponsored by Cobb-Vantress.

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Five things you need to know about Precision Livestock Farming

Digital services and solutions are changing the way we live and work, and livestock production is no different. Here are five things you should know about Precision Livestock Farming (PLF)

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What does ‘big data’ have to do with food production?

‘Big data’ has been making headlines for some time now, but it’s not always clear how and why it impacts the industry, even if you know what it is.

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