Producers have invested heavily in the past to reduce the incidences of Salmonella Enteriditis (SE) in table eggs with refrigeration, improved cleaning and disinfection of facilities, enhanced biosecurity, better pest control, testing, and record-keeping. An additional option that has widely been included in SE control programs has been the use of live Salmonella vaccines and inactivated bacterins.

Table egg production companies have worked hard to develop and implement pest management programs to help reduce the risk of Salmonella contamination and other potential problems that could result in financial loss.

Vaccine options may help combat health issues in poultry flocks.

This approach may help optimize bird health.

Learn what the important factors are in combating ammonia to insure poultry health.

Learn what industry professionals say about E. coli mortality and what preventative measures should be taken to win the battle.

Learn the importance of liquid egg processing procedures and how the equipment is used.

U.S. egg consumption is forecast by the USDA ERS to reach its highest level since 1974.

Tony Wesner explains the recent recall Rose Acres experienced.

Learn what the poultry industry can take away from the largest egg recall in eight years.

New egg washing and grading systems that employ ultraviolet light, lasers and machine-learning enhance egg safety and quality.

In addition to being biosecurity risks, rodents can have significant impact on the economics of poultry farming.