Advances in DNA sequencing have exponentially increased our knowledge of the genomes of chickens and turkeys, as well as starting to help us understand the complexities of the birds’ intestinal microbiome. The composition of the gut microbiome has a significant impact on immune responses, and we are just beginning to understand how to manipulate it without use of antibiotics.
CRISPR techniques are being used to modify microorganisms which can produce enzymes or other useful proteins either in bioreactors or even in the gut of the bird. These products could offer new ways to optimize the intestinal microbiome and improve bird health.
New methods for developing and administering vaccines hold potential for achieving more uniform effective protection with less bird stress.
Each of these advances in technology produces enormous volumes of data, and that’s where artificial intelligence factors in. Artificial intelligence offers the prospect of sifting through huge volumes of data to find solutions that geneticists, veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers would never have time to. If you are attending IPPE 2024, please consider joining the conversation and registering to attend this unique panel discussion, Poultry Future: What’s next for poultry health?
Poultry Future: What’s next for poultry health?
When: February 1, 2024
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Room: B206
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia at IPPE
Fee: No fee to attend but pre-registration is required
The global poultry industry is adjusting to using fewer antibiotics, taking many laying hens out of cages, and in some cases, providing outdoor access for flocks while at the same time striving for continuous improvements in bird health and welfare.
Join a panel of experts for a discussion of the promising technologies being researched and developed to improve the health and welfare of broilers, turkeys and layers.
Panelists:
- Joshua Deines, Ph.D., technical services device lead, Zoetis
- William Herring, Ph.D., v.p., research & development, Cobb-Vantress
- Theresia Lavergne, Ph.D., senior technical service manager, Natural Biologics
- Dr. Linnea Tracy, veterinary services manager, Ceva Animal Health
Register here: https://wattglobalmedia.swoogo.com/PFEatIPPE24
